Age differencies in five personality dimensions

This contribution is concerned with the age differences in five personality traits (Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness to experience, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness). Similar patterns of age differences were seen in many cultures. Younger people score higher on Neuroticism, Extraversion and Openness, whereas the older people score higher on Agreeableness and Conscientiousness. In the contribution data from self-reports and informant ratings on the Czech version of the Revised NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI-R) are presented. Results were compared with relevant data from other countries. The possible interpretations of age differences are mentioned (e.g. from the perspective of the Five-Factor Theory or evolutionary approach to personality)