Personality's Association with Subjective and Psychological Well-Being
Award
Finalist: 2015 Outstanding Scientific Project
Major
Psychology
Department
Psychology
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
Jonathan S. Gore
Mentor Department
Psychology
Recommended Citation
Aldridge, Tiffany R., "Personality's Association with Subjective and Psychological Well-Being" (2015). University Presentation Showcase Event. 32.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2015/undergraduate/32
Abstract
Despite considerable research on personality and subjective well-being, research on personality and psychological well-being has overlooked several psychological constructs. This study tested the associations of the Big Five personality traits with life satisfaction, purpose in life, self-esteem, hope, stress, and depression, and it also tested the hypothesis that neuroticism and extraversion would be the strongest predictors for both subjective and psychological well-being. Participants from Eastern Kentucky University (n = 507) completed surveys that assessed the participants Big Five personality traits and well-being. The results showed that all of the Big Five personality traits were associated with some form of well-being, and neuroticism was the strongest predictor for most of the well-being variables.
Presentation format
Poster
Poster Number
60
Personality's Association with Subjective and Psychological Well-Being
Despite considerable research on personality and subjective well-being, research on personality and psychological well-being has overlooked several psychological constructs. This study tested the associations of the Big Five personality traits with life satisfaction, purpose in life, self-esteem, hope, stress, and depression, and it also tested the hypothesis that neuroticism and extraversion would be the strongest predictors for both subjective and psychological well-being. Participants from Eastern Kentucky University (n = 507) completed surveys that assessed the participants Big Five personality traits and well-being. The results showed that all of the Big Five personality traits were associated with some form of well-being, and neuroticism was the strongest predictor for most of the well-being variables.
