CHARACTERISTICS OF TEMPERAMENT AND PERSONALITY BASIC PROPERTIES INFLUENCE ON THE COMPONENTS OF POSITIVITY AS BASES OF PERSONAL WELLBEING

Abstract

In article empirical research results of temperament characteristics, personality basic
properties and the components of positivity acting as conditions of personal wellbeing are
explained. The general selection of examinees made 209 people (104 women and 105
men) aged from 18 till 60 years. In the main part of research were used 7 techniques recommended
by M. Seligman for an assessment of components of positivity, necessary for
achievement of personal wellbeing, questionnaires of NEO PI-R P. Costa & R. McCrae
and J. Strelau's temperament. Between the studied variables numerous correlation links
are revealed which component analysis allowed to allocate three factors: “Positivity”,
“Cooperation” and “Openness to negative experience”. Characteristics of temperament
and personality basic properties influence on positivity components is proved.