Date of Award
2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MA in Psychology
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Wilson McDermott
Second Advisor
Dana Chesney
Abstract
This study explores the interplay between family environment, parental bonding, personality traits, personality dysfunction, and life satisfaction among college undergraduates. Participants were comprised of college undergraduates (N = 736; 79% female) and we obtained measures of big five personality dimensions, parental bonding, family environment, personality dysfunction, and life satisfaction. Findings indicate that emotional stability is the strongest predictor of life satisfaction, while negative affect is strongly correlated with personality dysfunction. Paternal bonding and family environment were particularly influential in shaping personality traits, which in turn impacted life satisfaction. Additionally, personality dysfunction traits show a stronger correlation to parental care than parental control. These results highlight the complex dynamics between family environment, personality development, and life satisfaction. Implications for future directions are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Ashé, Ché Malik, "THE INTERSECTION OF FAMILY ENVIRONMENT, PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT, AND LIFE SATISFACTION" (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 743.
https://scholar.stjohns.edu/theses_dissertations/743