Personality traits are essentially the same in children as adults. But children typically experience more change and growth than adults do. Discovering their personality is a big part of growing up.

Despite their limitations, models of basic personality structure, such as the Big Five or the HEXACO model, have proven useful in summarizing and structuring the plethora of personality traits. While ...

Diagnosing personality disorders in children is controversial due to natural developmental shifts in mood and behavior. When maladaptive traits remain pervasive and persistent, however, a personality ...