Psychological Correlates of Extraversion among Adults

Ajilal P

Psychological Correlates of Extraversion among Adults

Author(s)	Dr. Ajilal P
Country	India
Abstract	Extraversion is an important dimension of personality that has been associated with psychological well-being and adaptive functioning. The present study examined the relationships between extraversion and selected psychological variables, namely self-control, general stress, self-respect, self-image, self-confidence, self-satisfaction, self-reliance, spirituality, general health, and the dimensions of general health, including somatic symptoms, anxiety and insomnia, social dysfunction, and depression. A correlational research design was employed, and the sample consisted of 200 adults aged 18–40 years selected from the general population of Kerala, India. Data were collected using the E-I Inventory, A Self-Profile, General Stress Scale, SC Scale I, Spirituality Scale, General Health Scale, and a Personal Information Schedule. Pearson's product–moment correlation coefficient was used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that extraversion was significantly and positively correlated with self-confidence, self-image, general health, self-respect, self-satisfaction, self-reliance, self-control, and spirituality, while significant negative correlations were observed with depression, general stress, anxiety and insomnia, social dysfunction, and somatic symptoms. The strongest positive correlations were found with self-confidence (r = .37), self-image (r = .36), and general health (r = .36), whereas depression (r = –.33) showed the strongest negative correlation with extraversion. Overall, the results indicate that individuals with higher levels of extraversion tend to exhibit more favourable psychological functioning, better general health, and lower levels of psychological distress. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the psychological correlates of extraversion and underscore the importance of personality in promoting psychological well-being among adults.
Keywords	Extraversion, personality, self-confidence, self-image, general health, stress, depression, psychological well-being, adults, correlation.
Field	Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On	2026-07-04

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