Examination of the Relationships between Happiness, Self-Compassion, and Personality Traits in Young Adults

The aim of this research is to explore the relationships between happiness, self-compassion, and personality traits in young adults. A correlational model was used for this study, which involved a sample of 400 volunteer participants. The data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the Adjective-Based Personality Scale, the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire, and the Self-Compassion Scale. SPSS software was employed to analyze the descriptive statistics, correlation values, and predictive values. The results indicated significant relationships between happiness, personality traits, and self-compassion. Specifically, extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness, and self-compassion showed positive correlations with happiness, whereas neuroticism showed a negative correlation. Additionally, extraversion and neuroticism, key dimensions of the five-factor model of personality, along with self-compassion, were found to be significant predictors of happiness scores. The findings suggest that promoting traits like extraversion and self-compassion may be effective strategies for enhancing happiness in young adults. The study is limited to young adults, which may affect generalizability. Future research could include different age groups and use varied research methods to gain broader insights. Suggestions for future research were also discussed.