PERSONALITY TRAITS AND IRRATIONAL BELIEFS IN SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT

The degree of harmony in a person's relationship with other individuals and social institutions is predicted by the attitudes and the traits that characterize a person. This study included the five factor model of personality and the irrational beliefs as proposed by Ellis in relating to social adjustment of college students. In a time when ineffective social adjustment leads to tragic ends like suicide, it is pertinent that we understand the factors that contribute to a well adjusted person in the society. A book that will be of great interest to Psychologists, Sociologists and those who aspiring to carry out a social research study.

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A post graduate in Psychology from Pune who has worked as a Clinical Psychologist in the Christian Medical College, Vellore. Presently a home maker and a mum of two toddlers.

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The degree of harmony in a person's relationship with other individuals and social institutions is predicted by the attitudes and the traits that characterize a person. This study included the five factor model of personality and the irrational beliefs as proposed by Ellis in relating to social adjustment of college students. In a time when ineffective social adjustment leads to tragic ends like suicide, it is pertinent that we understand the factors that contribute to a well adjusted person in the society. A book that will be of great interest to Psychologists, Sociologists and those who aspiring to carry out a social research study.