Relationship Between Personality Traits and Resilience Among University Students in Malaysia

Koid, Yi Hong (2025) Relationship Between Personality Traits and Resilience Among University Students in Malaysia. Personality Traits and Resilience Among University Students. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Mental health issues, particularly those arising from academic pressures and family relationship challenges, are increasing among university students in Malaysia. Resilience plays a crucial role in helping students navigate these difficulties. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between the Big Five personality traits and resilience, as well as gender differences in resilience, among university students in Klang Valley, Malaysia. A total of 102 students participated, completing the Big Five Inventory (BFI) and Brief Resilience Scale (BRS). The Spearman’s rho correlation results revealed a significant positive relationship between the Big Five personality traits and resilience. Additionally, the Mann-Whitney U test showed no significant gender differences in resilience levels. These findings suggest that higher education institutions should implement gender-neutral strategies to enhance resilience and provide better support for students in managing academic and personal challenges.