U. s. geological survey biologist kevin lafferty has linked high rates of toxoplasmosis infection in 39 countries with elevated incidences of neuroticism , suggesting the mind-altering organism may be affecting the cultures of nations .
The edinburgh researchers , too , found that older study participants scored lower than younger ones on scales of neuroticism - worry and nervousness - and higher on scales of agreeableness .
Studies following people over many years have shown that neuroticism is a stable personality trait and a good predictor of levels of happiness .
历经多年的人群调查证明了神经质是一种稳定的人格特征,并是一种评价幸福感的良好区分标杆。
The results , published in the june 15 issue of the journal psychosomatic medicine , held regardless of a person 's age , sex , education and race , along with level of depression and neuroticism .
这项研究没有刻意的选择一个人的年龄,性别,受教育程度,种族,包括他们的抑郁水平和神经过敏程度。
Traits such as anxiety , negativity , neuroticism etc have been found to bring problems in a marriage and subsequent dissatisfaction .
人们发现焦虑、消极、神经质等性格特征会为婚姻带来麻烦以及随后相应的不满。
In one recent study , psychologist maya tamir of hebrew university in jerusalem gave 47 undergraduates a standard test of neuroticism , which asks people if they agree with such statements as " I get stressed out easily . "
Not surprisingly , all of the participants scored higher on measures indicative of maturity , such as increased conscientiousness and less neuroticism .
并不出人意料,所有的人在成熟度上得分更高,如更加自觉和不再神经质了。
Results showed a higher level of spirituality was related to better mental health , particularly lower levels of neuroticism and greater extraversion
结果显示,较高的精神信仰与较好的心理健康相关,特别是低度神经质和外向性。
A 2005 analysis of data from a longitudinal study of dutch twins showed that the tendency toward loneliness has roughly the same genetic component as other psychological problems such as neuroticism or anxiety .
The study found the same relationship between iq scores and mortality , as well as a significant association between higher neuroticism and increased mortality risk