"Agreeableness is a personality trait within the Big Five model that is characterized by being cooperative, kind, warm, empathetic, and prioritizing harmony over conflict in social scenarios. You may agree (no pun intended) that it is more desirable to interact with a coworker or family member who is sympathetic and agreeable over someone who is uncooperative and difficult. But could being an agreeable person come with drawbacks?"
"For psychological needs, agreeableness is associated with an increased need for autonomy (the need for choice and volition of one's own actions), relatedness (the desire to feel connected and supported by others), and competence (the desire to be effective). Agreeable people tend to make effective employees as well; dedication, vigor, demonstrating effort, and overall engagement at work were significantly and positively correlated with agreeableness. In the same vein, agreeable students performed better in the classroom and adjusted to college faster."
Agreeableness is a Big Five personality trait marked by cooperation, kindness, warmth, empathy, and a preference for social harmony over conflict. Agreeable individuals show stronger needs for autonomy, relatedness, and competence. Agreeableness correlates with workplace dedication, vigor, effort, and overall engagement, and with better academic performance and faster college adjustment. Psychological health indicators such as quality of life, happiness, and life satisfaction tend to be higher among agreeable people. Agreeable individuals experience more positive emotions and fewer negative emotions. Some evidence indicates that agreeableness can coincide with greater financial challenges for some people.
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