Do Personality Traits Predict the Quality of Life Among Adolescents?

<p><strong>Context and relevance. </strong>Quality of life (QoL) may be conceptualized as a subjective appraisal of various dimensions of human experience. Personality plays an instrumental role in shaping individual behaviours and perceptions, influencing how people interpret and engage with reality. It stands to reason that personality may have a considerable impact on an individual’s quality of life. <strong>Objectives. </strong>The objectives of this study are to examine the association between personality traits and quality of life, as well as to identify significant predictors of QoL. <strong>Methods and materials. </strong>The research adopts a cross-sectional design and was conducted on a sample of 210 adolescents. Participants ranged in age from 14 to 19 years, with a mean age of 16,87 years with a standard deviation of 2,95. Snowball sampling was employed for participant recruitment and data were collected online. Both descriptive and inferential statistical methods were utilized for data analysis. The NEO-Five-Factor Inventory-3 (NEO-FFI-3) and the WHOQOL-BREF were administered to assess personality traits and quality of life, respectively. <strong>Results and Conclusions. </strong>The findings revealed a significant, positive association between the physical dimension of quality of life and openness to experience as well as a significant, negative association between the physical dimension of quality of life and neuroticism. Furthermore, there was a significant positive relationship between the psychological dimension of quality of life and both extraversion and conscientiousness, alongside a negative association between the psychological dimension of quality of life and neuroticism. Extraversion and neuroticism emerged as significant predictors of quality of life. The implications of these findings have also been explored within the study.</p>