Personality factors as determinants of psychological well being among adolescents

369-373
Shivani Dangi and Y. K. Nagle (Defence Institute of Psychological Research, DRDO, Delhi)

The current investigation examined the association between six dimensions of personality factors and psychological wellbeing. The specific objective of the study was to find out the relationship between personality domains (Neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, Agreeableness, Consciousness and Honesty Humility) and Psychological well being. Further the study was also exploring the possibility of determinants of personality factors that contribute towards psychological well being. A total of 112 male students from various colleges of Delhi University were selected as participants. Personality factors were assessed with Hexaco Personality Inventory and Ryff’ Psychological well being (PWB) Scales were used. Results showed that six domains of personality were significantly correlated with Psychological well being. Openness to experience, Honesty- Humility was found to contribute significantly to the Psychological well being among adolescents followed by extroversion. The Impact of these findings signifies that Personality plays an important role in determining individual’s well being.