In this episode, we explore the foundational framework of personality psychology: the Big Five Personality Traits, also known as the Five Factor Model.
Widely regarded as the most empirically supported and reliable model in contemporary personality research, the Big Five outlines five broad dimensions that shape how we think, feel, and behave — Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.

Alongside a structured breakdown of each trait, we also examine how these traits interact to influence emotional regulation, social dynamics, and behavioural outcomes. This episode offers both a theoretical foundation and practical insight — relevant to clinicians, students, and anyone interested in the psychology of personality.

Key Topics Covered:

• What personality is and why it matters
• Overview of trait theory and its central role in personality research (the Big Five and the Dark Tetrad)
• Detailed exploration of each of the Big Five traits
• How personality traits interact and influence behaviour
• Recommended tools to assess your own traits using free, research-backed psychological tests

Resources:

IPIP-NEO Test:
https://psytests.org/big5/ineoBen.html

Big Five Inventory-2 (BFI-2):
https://psytests.org/big5/bfiSen.html