Personality Traits, Resilience, and Stress as Predictors of Nicotine Dependency Among Young Adult

Abstract

Especially among young people, nicotine addiction still causes a significant public health concern. Within an Indian cohort of young adults, this study investigates the relationships among personality traits (neuroticism, conscientiousness), resilience, perceived stress, and nicotine dependency. The predictive relevance of neuroticism, conscientiousness, resilience, and perceived stress on nicotine dependence was examined ex post facto. On a 250-person sample, descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were run. The results showed that whilst improved resilience and conscientiousness linked negatively with nicotine dependence, elevated neuroticism and perceived stress correlated favorably with nicotine dependence. While stress was the most strong favorable predictor of nicotine dependence, resilience turned out to be a vital defensive tool. These results emphasize the significance of focusing on psychological traits and stress management in treatments meant to reduce the nicotine habit in young people.