ABSTRACT
The development of personality follows diverse paths. When development is viewed from a group perspective, several laws and pathways can be observed. However, there are unexplained elements of personality development, making it necessary to further examine the explanatory factors. In this chapter, we focus on geographical differences in personality traits and experiences in childhood and adolescence, aiming to reveal general laws of personality development. This implies aspects of personality traits by region and era. It is also noted that certain personality traits may develop as a result of experiencing difficulties and harsh environments during childhood and adolescence. From this perspective, it is possible that environmental factors in the area of residence during one’s early stages of development may influence the subsequent development of personality traits. In this chapter, we summarize the perspectives presented above and use data to demonstrate how the regional characteristics during childhood and adolescence are related to resilience in adulthood. We conclude this chapter by discussing the results and presenting future directions.
