Introverts and Loners Will Save Us, According to Science
byLoners are a species’ insurance policy during difficult times.
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Recent Research and the Science of Introversion
Your introversion is a fundamental part of who you are, and it’s a trait that will stay with you for life. Thankfully, introversion has been well-researched by both psychologists and neurologists — with new discoveries happening all the time. Browse all of our science and research posts below. Or, check out our evidence-based definition of introversion, the workings of the introverted brain, and the neurological reason why introverts love alone time.
Can You Stop Being an Introvert? Probably Not, According to Science
byYou will grow and change, as we all do, but you’ll always be an introvert at your core.
6 Science-Backed Tips to Stop Bottling Up Your Emotions
byNaming emotions is one of the first ways to deal with them and make them “go away” peacefully.
Science Explains Why I Have a Love-Hate Relationship With Parties
byHow can I love my friends, and at the same time, dread being around them?
You Get More Introverted With Age, According to Science
byPsychologists call this “intrinsic maturation.”
Cat Lover? You’re Probably an Introvert, According to Science
byAre you a cat person or dog person? Research shows an interesting connection between introverts and cat ownership.
The Science Behind Why Introverts Struggle to Put Their Thoughts Into Words
byBeing unable to articulate your thoughts, especially under pressure, is a common problem that many introverts regularly experience. Here’s why.
Introverts’ and Extroverts’ Brains Really Are Different, According to Science
byHere’s a quick-and-dirty guide to some key differences between introverts’ and extroverts’ brains, according to science — and it explains a lot.
Why Is Socializing Exhausting for Introverts? Here’s the Science
byHere’s the science behind why socializing is “energizing” for extroverts but exhausting for introverts.
The Difference Between Introverts, Empaths, and Highly Sensitive People
byIntroverts, empaths, and highly sensitive people share some traits, but they’re each quite different. Here’s how to tell which one (or ones!) you are.