traitsplayful
Traitsplayful is a coined term that describes a cluster of personality tendencies that promote playful behavior, humor, and lighthearted social interaction across contexts. It is not an established diagnostic category or widely used label in formal psychology, but appears in theoretical discussions and in some temperament assessments as a way to capture a trait-oriented inclination toward play.
Core characteristics commonly associated with traitsplayful include a preference for novelty and improvisation, positive affect, sociability,
Relation to established theory: Traitsplayful overlaps with extraversion and openness in the Big Five model, particularly
Applications and limitations: In education and workplaces, a playful orientation can foster collaboration and creativity but
See also: playfulness, extraversion, openness to experience.