Does Changing Cities Change Your Personality? The Science of Place and Identity

• Millions of Indians relocate for education, jobs, or marriage, leading to shifts in language, habits, and lifestyle.
• Psychologists and sociologists are researching how our environment shapes our identity, moving beyond genetics.
• A 2015 global study on 14 million twins found genetics accounts for only 50% of personality; the rest is environmental.
• Environmental psychologists explain 'place identity' as adaptive, with factors like small town vs. metro influencing traits.
• India's rapid urbanization creates 'hybrid identities' but can also lead to 'psychological rifts' and loneliness for migrants.