American scientists from Northwestern University in Chicago, A&M University in Texas and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have identified a number of personality traits that help people cope with stress with minimal harm to their psyche. To work published In the scientific journal Personality and Social Psychology Review (PSPR).
Experts analyzed 250 previous studies and identified common points. According to their findings, the best mental stability in difficult situations is exhibited by people who are emotionally stable, conscientious, good-natured, and open extroverts.
Examining each trait separately, researchers explained that people with high extraversion find social interactions rewarding and participate in more activities. Community support helps alleviate stressful experiences.
Emotional stability is characterized by the tendency for a reduced level of negative experiences resulting from various events.
Conscientious people tend to plan their actions in advance, which helps minimize stress or avoid unpleasant situations altogether.
People high in openness tend to be curious and seek out new experiences. Therefore, they tend to evaluate various situations as less stressful and find positive aspects of problems.
Finally, good behavior helps people feel good about themselves, which minimizes social stress and creates opportunities for strong social connections.
Previous scientists in the name A powerful tool for dealing with stress at work.
Source: Gazeta
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