The Influence of Personality Traits on Lifestyle

Objectives. The study explores how some traits of personality like conscientiousness, extraversion, and emotional stability may influence the adoption of a healthy lifestyle. Conscientious individuals engage in consistent health behaviors, extroverts are more socially active in maintaining health, and emotionally stable individuals manage stress better, promoting overall healthier lifestyle choices. Material and methods. The study included 100 participants (47 men and 53 women, aged 18 to 61). The tools used were interviewing to identify health behaviors and the „Five-Factor Personality Inventory – FFPI” questionnaire to assess personality traits. Results. Statistical analyses included tests of normality and Spearman correlation. Results: The analysis revealed a positive correlation between a healthy lifestyle and conscientiousness (r = 0.220, p < 0.05), indicating that more conscientious people adopt healthy behaviors more easily. A positive correlation was also found between healthy lifestyle and extraversion (r = 0.273, p < 0.01), suggesting that extroverts are more socially and physically active, but may be prone to risky behaviors. Emotional stability was also positively correlated with a healthy lifestyle (r = 0.351, p < 0.01), showing that people with better stress management adopt more effective healthy behaviors. Conclusions. The study confirms that the personality traits significantly influence how individuals adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Conscientiousness leads to the adherence of the structured routines, extraversion promotes the engagement in social and group activities, and emotional stability aids in stress management, reducing unhealthy behaviors. These findings emphasize the importance of personalized health strategies tailored to individual personality profiles, enhancing the effectiveness of health behavior adoption and a long-term well-being. Keywords: influence, traits, personality, lifestyle

Big Five personality traits · Personality · Health and Well-being Studies · Personality Traits and Psychology · Psychology · Social and Behavioral Studies · Social Psychology