A Structural Model of Personality Traits, Emotional Intelligence, and Psychological Well-Being among Young Adults
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personality traits, emotional intelligence, psychological well-being, young adults, structural modelAbstract
This study examines the structural relationships among personality traits, emotional intelligence, and psychological well-being among young adults using a quantitative, model-based approach grounded in secondary data analysis. Drawing on the Five-Factor Model, the research explores how dispositional characteristics interact with emotional competencies to influence overall well-being. The findings indicate that personality traits such as extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness are positively associated with psychological well-being, whereas neuroticism shows a negative relationship. Emotional intelligence emerges as a significant predictor, mediating and enhancing the effects of personality traits by facilitating emotional regulation, resilience, and adaptive coping. The structural framework highlights that psychological well-being is shaped through both direct and indirect pathways, emphasising the interplay between stable traits and dynamic emotional skills. The study provides a comprehensive understanding of mental health determinants in young adults and offers a foundation for future research and applied interventions.
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