Resumen del artículo:
En este estudio, se exploró la relación entre la personalidad y el bienestar psicológico en adultos jóvenes. Se utilizó una muestra representativa de 500 participantes, quienes completaron una serie de cuestionarios que evaluaban su personalidad, nivel de bienestar psicológico y percepción de satisfacción con la vida. Los resultados mostraron que existen correlaciones significativas entre ciertos rasgos de personalidad y el bienestar psicológico. Los individuos con altos niveles de extroversión, apertura a la experiencia y conciencia reportaron mayores niveles de bienestar psicológico. Además, se encontró que la percepción de satisfacción con la vida mediaba parcialmente la relación entre la personalidad y el bienestar psicológico. Estos hallazgos sugieren que la personalidad es un factor importante a tener en cuenta en el estudio del bienestar psicológico en adultos jóvenes.
Article Abstract:
In this study, we explored the relationship between personality and psychological well-being in young adults. A representative sample of 500 participants completed a series of questionnaires assessing their personality traits, level of psychological well-being, and perception of life satisfaction. The results revealed significant correlations between certain personality traits and psychological well-being. Individuals with higher levels of extraversion, openness to experience, and conscientiousness reported higher levels of psychological well-being. Furthermore, it was found that life satisfaction partially mediated the relationship between personality and psychological well-being. These findings suggest that personality is an important factor to consider in the study of psychological well-being in young adults.
Introduction:
The study of psychological well-being has gained considerable attention in recent years, as it is an important aspect of overall mental health and quality of life. Various factors have been investigated in relation to psychological well-being, including personality traits. Personality traits are stable patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that influence individuals’ perceptions and interactions with the world around them. Understanding the role of personality in psychological well-being can provide valuable insights into the factors that contribute to individuals’ overall happiness and satisfaction with life.
Method:
A representative sample of 500 young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 was recruited for this study. Participants completed a series of self-report questionnaires that assessed their personality traits, psychological well-being, and life satisfaction. Personality traits were measured using the Big Five Inventory, which assesses five dimensions of personality: extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness to experience. Psychological well-being was measured using the Psychological Well-Being Scale, which assesses individuals’ self-perceived levels of happiness, purpose in life, personal growth, self-acceptance, autonomy, and positive relationships. Life satisfaction was measured using the Satisfaction With Life Scale, which assesses individuals’ overall satisfaction with various aspects of their life.
Results:
The results of the study revealed significant correlations between certain personality traits and psychological well-being. Individuals with higher levels of extraversion, openness to experience, and conscientiousness reported higher levels of psychological well-being. On the other hand, higher levels of neuroticism were associated with lower levels of psychological well-being. Furthermore, the perception of satisfaction with life partially mediated the relationship between personality and psychological well-being. This suggests that individuals’ perceptions of their overall satisfaction with life play a role in their psychological well-being.
Conclusions:
The findings of this study highlight the importance of considering personality factors in the study of psychological well-being in young adults. Specifically, individuals with certain personality traits, such as extraversion, openness to experience, and conscientiousness, are more likely to experience higher levels of psychological well-being. Additionally, the perception of life satisfaction plays a significant role in individuals’ psychological well-being, mediating the relationship between personality and well-being. These findings have practical implications for interventions and treatments aimed at improving individuals’ psychological well-being, suggesting that targeting personality traits and promoting positive perceptions of life satisfaction may be beneficial.
Keywords: personality, psychological well-being, young adults, extraversion, openness to experience, conscientiousness, life satisfaction.
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