Does where we physically live have any bearing on the kind of personalities we have? Science is pointing toward, “Yes.”
It’s a new science called geopsychology.
What is it?
As ResearchGate notes, “It is defined as the relationship between the complex matrix of static and time-varying geophysical and geochemical variables within a locality and human behavior.” This is to say, there is a correlation between one’s geophysical space and one’s mind.
Living betwixt lakes on an isthmus makes our personalities different from, say, a local from La Crosse.
What does it say about Wisconsinites?
A map of personality, highlighting confidence and kindness, has been created. Findings include:
- We’re highly extroverted compared to everyone else in the US.
- We’re agreeable, but less than our Minnesota neighbors.
- We’re on the lower end of conscientiousness.
- We’re fairly emotionally stable.
- We’re more closed minded than open.
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