Correlation between personality traits and coping strategies of young adults in India

Authors

  • Anushka Jaiswal Department of Psychology, Amity Institute of Behavioural and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Neerja Pandey Department of Psychology, Amity Institute of Behavioural and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Seema R Sarraf Department of Psychology, Amity Institute of Behavioural and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6360-3886

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58414/SCIENTIFICTEMPER.2023.14.4.64

Keywords:

Personality, Big five personality traits, Coping strategies, Gender differences, NEO five-factor inventory.

Abstract

The present work aims to investigate the correlation between personality traits and coping strategies among young adults in India. Correlational and ex-post facto research designs were employed on a sample of 126 young adults (61 males and 65 females) between 18 to 35 years old. Personality traits and coping strategies were measured using NEO five-factor inventory and coping strategies. It was hypnotized that (a) There will be a significant correlation between personality traits and coping strategies of young adults. (b) There will be significant differences in coping strategies between young adult males and females. (c) There will be a significant difference in personality traits between young adult males and females. The data was analyzed using Pearson correlation and t-tests. Results demonstrated a significant correlation between the two variables. Additionally, a significant difference between males and females has been found in behavior avoidance coping strategies and personality traits of openness and agreeableness.

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Published

29-12-2023

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 04 (2023): The Scientific Temper

Section

SECTION D: COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN BEHAVIOUR IN SOCIETY, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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How to Cite

Correlation between personality traits and coping strategies of young adults in India. (2023). The Scientific Temper, 14(04), 1506-1510. https://doi.org/10.58414/SCIENTIFICTEMPER.2023.14.4.64

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