A Systematic Review of Resilience and Personality Traits among College Students: Evidence from Global Studies

Authors

  • Shikha Verma Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, A.N.D.N.N.M. Mahavidyalaya Affiliated to CSJM University, Kanpur, India, Pin Code: 208012 Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0034-0833
  • Nikita Singh Student, M.A.(Psychology), Department of Psychology, A.N.D.N.N.M. Mahavidyalaya Affiliated to CSJM University, Kanpur, U.P. India, Pin Code: 208012 Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm2025.v05.n02.001

Keywords:

Resilience, Personality Traits, Big Five Inventory, College Students, Gender Difference

Abstract

The relationship between resilience and personality traits among college students has been a significant area of psychological research over the past decade. This review synthesizes findings from 28 studies conducted between 2010 and 2025 across various countries, exploring correlations between resilience and the Big Five personality factors. Resilience is consistently found to be positively associated with extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and openness while negatively associated with neuroticism. The studies also highlight gender-specific predictors, such as assertiveness and forgiveness, and emphasize the role of sociability and self-acceptance in shaping resilience. Methodologies include quantitative, correlational, cross-sectional, and longitudinal designs with diverse sample characteristics, ranging from undergraduate and medical students to high school students. The findings provide robust evidence of the interplay between personality traits and resilience, offering practical implications for developing resilience-based interventions in educational settings. However, variations in cultural contexts and measurement tools underline the need for further longitudinal and cross-cultural research to generalize the findings.

Author Biographies

  • Shikha Verma, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, A.N.D.N.N.M. Mahavidyalaya Affiliated to CSJM University, Kanpur, India, Pin Code: 208012

    Dr. Shikha Verma is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at A.N.D.N.N.M. Mahavidyalaya, Kanpur, affiliated with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, where she focused on psychosocial distress, hope, ART adherence, and nutritional status among HIV/AIDS orphans. A recipient of a Gold Medal for academic excellence during her undergraduate studies, Dr. Verma has established herself in the field of mental health and resilience research. Her key areas of interest include emotional intelligence, adolescent well-being, behavioral addictions, and psychological implications of human–AI interaction. She has published widely in reputed national and international journals and contributed to numerous edited academic volumes. Dr. Verma is a member of IAAP, ISPA, IAHP, and NAP, and has received multiple Best Paper Awards for her scholarly contributions.

  • Nikita Singh, Student, M.A.(Psychology), Department of Psychology, A.N.D.N.N.M. Mahavidyalaya Affiliated to CSJM University, Kanpur, U.P. India, Pin Code: 208012

    Nikita Singh has completed her M.A. with first class in Psychology from the Department of Psychology, A.N.D.N.N.M. Mahavidyalaya, Harsh Nagar, Kanpur, U.P., India. She is dedicated to understanding human behavior, guiding students, and applying psychological principles to promote mental health and well-being. Her research interests include emotional intelligence, resilience, and the psychosocial factors influencing individual and community well-being.

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2025-06-30

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): RRIJM [APR-JUN]

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Verma, S., & Singh, N. (2025). A Systematic Review of Resilience and Personality Traits among College Students: Evidence from Global Studies. Revista Review Index Journal of Multidisciplinary, 5(2), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm2025.v05.n02.001