Trait Theory

Trait theory seeks to study the personalities of different individuals. Trait theory varies in individuals as far as time and different situations is concerned. There are several ways in which trait theory varies over time and situations. This includes changing due to conscientiousness, where skills in handling several issues is likely to develop in our 20s based on the experiences we had in life. Another way is through openness where the desire for us to try new things is likely to decline with age for both genders (Eysenck, 1994). It is also important to indicate that extroversion can be another way in which trait theory will change where our need to seek social support is likely to decline slightly in women compared to in men. To add on this, trait theory is likely to vary across time and situations due to neuroticism. This is where worries and sense of instability will tend to reduce, although this is not common in women. Lastly trait theory can also change due to our sense of agreeableness. It is expected that people aged above 30 have more generosity, helpfulness and warmth mainly because of the responsibilities they have to meet, like taking care of family and so on.

References

 Eysenck, H.J. (1994) Personality: Biological Foundations. In P.A. Vernon (Ed.) The Neuropsychology Of Individual Differences. London: Academic Press.