P02-220 - Personality as Predictor of Happiness in Male Athlete and Non-Athlete Students of Isfahan University

Abstract

Despite increasing interest in psychology of happiness,there have been few studies on personality correlates of happiness.This study examined the personality (EPQ)correlates of happiness(CHI)on Isfahan University male students and role of participating in sport activities.The results showed that athletes. in spite of being happy were no significantly different than non-athletes.Correlational analysis in two groups showed extraversion,and neuroticism to be a major correlate of happiness.Regressions performed separately for happiness was remarkably a predictor of happinees by extraversion and neuroticism traits of personality.However,other personality traits,athlete and non-athlete characteristics and variable did not predict happiness.

Personality Differences Among Sports Persons and Non-Sports Persons.

“…The results obtained by the investigator are shown in table given below. Shekarchizadeh and Karimian (2010) showed no difference between athletes and non-athletes in their conscientiousness and agreeableness. Sohrabi and Atashak (2011) they found no difference between athlete and non-athletes in their personality trait of extraversion.…”