Personality Traits and Coping Styles in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Kakuta Momoho, Gondo Yasuyuki, Nakagawa Takeshi, Masui Yukie, Kamide Kei, Ikebe Kazunori, Ishizaki Tatsuro, Arai Yasumichi
Primary Institution: Osaka University
Hypothesis
This study aimed to clarify the relationship between personality traits and preference for coping styles in octogenarians.
Conclusion
The study found that personality traits influence coping style preferences, with neuroticism negatively correlated and other traits positively correlated with coping strategies.
Supporting Evidence
- Neuroticism was negatively correlated with coping strategies.
- Extraversion had a significantly stronger correlation with secondary control.
- Conscientiousness had a significantly stronger correlation with primary control.
- Agreeableness also showed a significant correlation with secondary control.
Takeaway
Older people have different ways of coping based on their personality, and being more outgoing or organized helps them cope better.
Methodology
Data were collected from a longitudinal cohort study and analyzed for correlations between personality traits and coping strategies.
Participant Demographics
Community-dwelling people aged 78 to 82 years, 47.2% male.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p =.000 for extraversion, p =.048 for agreeableness, p =.003 for consciousness
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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