Exploring the Relationship Between Realistic Optimism and Big Five Personality Traits Among Indian University Students

This study explores the relationship between realistic optimism and the Big Five personality traits among Indian university students, offering insights into these constructs in a non-Western context. Realistic optimism, emphasizing a hopeful yet grounded perspective toward the future, was measured using Nishaat's (2018) Realistic Optimism Scale, while personality traits were assessed using the Ten-Item Personality