Causal Explanation of the Meaning of Life based on Personality Traits, Implicit Beliefs of Intelligence and Adaptability

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• Najmeh Nasiri ¹
• Maryam Kouroshnia ²
• Majid Barzegar ²
• n s ²

¹ Ph.D. Student in Educational Psychology, Marvdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran.

² Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Marvdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran.

10.30495/jpmm.2023.29080.3504

Abstract

Introduction:
The aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of adaptability in the relationship between personality traits and implicit beliefs of intelligence with the meaning of life.
Method:
This correlational research is presented in the form of structural equation model. The research population included high school students in Shiraz. From the mentioned statistical population, 315 female (170) and male (145) students of 10th and 11th grade of high school in the academic year of 2019-2020 were examined by accidental sampling method. They are responded the Estger et al Meaning of Life Questionnaire, the Martin et al Adaptability Scale,  the Abdel Fattah and Yates Implicit Beliefs Intelligence Scale, and the Costa and McCurry Neo Personality Inventory.
Results:
In the findings section, it was found that personality traits affect the meaning of life through adaptability. In addition, it was shown that the belief in the incremental nature of intelligence has a significant effect on the meaning of life through adaptability.
Conclusion:
When special attention is paid to personality traits, implicit beliefs of intelligence in educational institutions, people's adaptation increases and prepares them for success in various aspects of life, especially the meaning of life.

Keywords

• Meaning of Life
• Personality Traits
• Implicit Beliefs of Intelligence
• Adaptability

Main Subjects

• Psychological Models and Methods

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