Vegetarians and vegans are more introverted than meat eaters

Vegetarians and vegans are more introverted than meat eaters and it could be because they’re not invited to eat out as often, a study has suggested.  Researchers from Germany surveyed 9,000 people concerning their diet, body mass index and various personality traits — from extroversion to neuroticism.  They found that meat eaters typically have a … Read more

Timid children become introverted adults with fewer friends

Behavioural inhibition and shyness at infancy leads to a reserved, introverted personality by the time a person reaches their mid-twenties, new research shows. US neuroscientists found that infants with ‘behavioural inhibition’ grew up to be reserved and have fewer human interactions aged 26. Individuals who showed sensitivity to making errors at the age of 15, … Read more