Exploring The Link Between Personality Traits And Coping Mechanisms In Stressful Situations

Abstract

Personality traits play a significant role in determining how individuals cope with stress in various life situations. The ways people manage stress can be influenced by their inherent psychological traits, such as extraversion, neuroticism, openness, and conscientiousness. This article explores the relationship between personality traits and coping mechanisms, focusing on how these traits influence the effectiveness of coping strategies in stressful situations. With a particular focus on the Pakistani population, this study examines how personality traits shape coping behaviors, including problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies. The article also explores how cultural, social, and individual factors impact these coping mechanisms and offers insights into how understanding this relationship can improve psychological support and interventions for stress management in Pakistan.