The Five Factor personality Model
Introduction and Overview
The field of psychology is a broad field focused on human understanding and analysis of the different behavioral predispositions. Psychology defines a person as a living being with unique integrated characteristics which make them behave in a certain way. One of the most interesting components of psychology is personality. There have been numerous theories that have been postulated an explanation to personality and how it develops. The nature of a person defines how they cope with different situations in their life. According to McCrae & John (2012), the personality structure determines how one copes to different circumstances and environments. College or university life is one of the strongest keys to individual success and can only be optimized if a student is settled and comfortable enough in the school environment to become productive in school work. Enrollment to college brings in a new set of social and economic aspects that can undermine the potential of a new student to perform.
The metamorphosis of a student from college life to University or college life is a stage that most of the students must pass through. There is a huge difference in the high school experience, and the college experience and such a transition come with it a myriad of challenges for a student. Students have had a lot of trouble adapting to the university environment given the complexity of the environment. The overwhelming experience may render students incapable of learning. For this purpose, it has become imperative to understand how an individual can master coping techniques to guide their University life survival. The need to create proactive coping for potential University students has necessitated the need to study some factors which can shape the way the student can adapt to new environments. Personality has emerged as a strong psychological tool given the power it has on an individual. By shaping personality defined
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