Using the Revised Youth Purpose Survey (Bundick et al., 2006 ), the Trait Hope Scale (Snyder
et al., 1991 ), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener, Emmons, Larsen, & Griffin, …

Grit, defined as a passion and perseverance for one’s goals, has been consistently
demonstrated as an adaptive resource across multiple domains. Less explored, however, are the …

Four extraction methods, including a novel one, were compared for their efficiencies in
producing DNA from three contrasting agricultural soils. Molecular analyses (PCR-denaturing …

A loamy sand soil sampled from a species-rich permanent grassland at a long-term experimental
site (Wildekamp, Bennekom, The Netherlands) was used to construct soil microcosms …

The current meta-analysis investigated the extent to which personality traits changed as a
result of intervention, with the primary focus on clinical interventions. We identified 207 studies …

Conscientiousness is a personality construct that is a core determinant of health, positive
aging, and human capital. A large body of work has contributed to our understanding of this …

Having a purpose in life has been cited consistently as an indicator of healthy aging for several
reasons, including its potential for reducing mortality risk. In the current study, we sought …

In an ongoing effort to identify predictors of educational success and achievement, grit has
emerged as a seemingly useful disposition. Grit is conceived as the combination of …

The present study investigated whether an intervention aimed to increase cognitive ability in
older adults also changes the personality trait of openness to experience. Older adults …

While having a purpose in life has been theorized as a developmental asset, the extent to
which adolescents cultivate a meaningful sense of direction is not well understood. In the …