Category Archives: Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Longevity Project focuses on the role of conscientiousness in predicting longevity. The personality trait of conscientiousness, or being prudent, persistant and well-organized, is correlated with long life, a finding contrary to conventional wisdom but explained by various … Continue reading →

These two chapters highlighted the benefits of conscientious and of being cautious in social situations.  The third chapter spoke on how the participants in the study who were less social had the tendency to live longer and that this was … Continue reading →

The common denominator that stuck out to me in these chapters was consistency. Whether in sociability or conscientiousness, those who lived a more stable, consistent life seemed to live longer. Friedman and Martin emphasize the importance of having a stable … Continue reading →

In Chapters 2 and 3, they focus in on two traits: conscientiousness and sociability. They found that children and adults that are more conscientious live longer than those that are not. They protect their health more, are biologically predisposed to … Continue reading →

The findings that were presented in chapters 2 and 3 of the Longevity project stated that a) conscientiousness was a key personality predictor of long life and that b) there was no association between being sociable as a child and … Continue reading →