The Evolution of Personality Theories: from Freud to Modern Psychology
The study of personality has undergone significant transformations over the years, shaped by cultural, scientific, and philosophical changes. This article explores the evolution of personality theories, tracing the journey from Sigmund Freud’s foundational ideas to contemporary psychological perspectives. Freudian Foundations Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, introduced one of the earliest and most influential theories …