Predicting the meaning of life based on personality traits and self-control in couples

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Fatemeh Mahmoodian ¹ , Mahtab yekanei ²

1 - Department of Psychology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iranو [e-mail]
2 - (Corresponding Author), Department of Humanities, Assistant Professor, North Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran, Email: [e-mail]

Received: 2024-11-23 Accepted : 2025-01-05 Published : 2025-06-23

Keywords: Self-control, meaning of life, personality traits,

Abstract :

Introduction: Family is the most important and fundamental unit of the structure of society. This study deals with the prediction of meaning in life based on personality traits and self-control in couples. Research Method: This study was conducted using a descriptive correlational method. 154 couples were selected using a convenience sampling method. Data collection tools included the Meaning in Life Questionnaire by Steger et al., the Five-Factor Personality Questionnaire by Kaska and McCrae, and the Tangi Self-Control Questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS24 software. Findings: Self-control predicted 35% of meaning in life in couples, and among the personality traits, extraversion predicted 40% and conscientiousness predicted 19% positively, and neuroticism predicted 26% negatively and significantly, meaning in life in couples. Conclusion: According to the results obtained, it can be said that paying attention to personality traits and self-control in couples provides the basis for improving the meaning of life.