Temperament continues into adulthood, and later studies by Chess and Thomas have shown that these characteristics continue to influence behavior and adjustment throughout the life-span.
tempeRameNt COntinues iNTo ADuLtHoOD, And LatEr studiEs bY ChESS anD thomas Have sHowN ThaT thesE charaCTeriSTicS continue to influeNCE BEhaviOr aNd adJustmEnT thRougHOut the liFe-span.