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P02-93 - Personality Traits as a Predictor of Optimism in University Students

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 April 2020

H. Zamani  and
M. Mohammadi
H. Zamani
Affiliation:
Psychology, Young Researchers Club of Islamic Azad University, Bandargas Branch, Iran
M. Mohammadi
Affiliation:
Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Bandargaz Branch, Bandargas, Iran

Abstract

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Introduction

The study aimed to investigate relationship between personality characteristics and optimism in university students.

Method

Study sample included a number of students that randomly were selected. To measure characteristics of personality questionnaire, NEO-FFI and optimism inventory was used. After collecting data Pearson correlation coefficient was used to analyze the data.

Results

Findings showed that there were positive significant correlation between Extroversion, Agreement, Conscience and optimism in university students.

Discussion

Based on results, it is recemonded that with applying plans to increase optimism elements in students, mental health will increase.

Type
Mental health issues
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 25 , Issue S1: 18th European Congress of Psychiatry. February 27, March 2, 2010 - Munich, Germany , 2010 , 25-E736
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2010
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