Advances in personality research in non-human primates
The study of personality has deepened people's understanding of individual differences and social organiza-tion patterns among group-living animals,making it a hot topic for primatologists and providing new avenues for study-ing the intersection of social psychology and behavioral ecology.This paper briefly summarizes the definitions,assess-ment methods,and advances in current primate personality research.Notably,this paper discusses the mechanism of per-sonality formation in terms of hormonal changes,loci-specific differences,and environmental conditions,as well as the function of personality in individual health and cognition,to enhance primate welfare and management.Further explora-tion of behavioral ecology theoretical questions related to the personalities of primate species is needed.Researchers al-so need to further explore the personalities and behavioral patterns of individuals in the wild,suggesting in-depth studies on sexual selection,community structure,and spatial dynamics to effectively propose new concepts for endangered spe-cies conservation.
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