Background:Perceived stress, as an individual’s cognitive appraisal of life pressures and threats, is considered a key determinant in the psychological and physical health of older adults. Given the growth of the aging population and the increase in stressors unique to this developmental stage, a comprehensive examination of this phenomenon is of paramount importance. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the role of neuroticism and self-esteem in predicting perceived stress in older adults. Method:The research design was descriptive-correlational. The statistical population included all older adults in the city of Tabriz in the year 1403 (2024-2025), from which a sample of 214 individuals was selected using a convenience sampling method. The instruments utilized in this study included the Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen et al.), the Neuroticism Scale (Costa & McCrae), and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and stepwise regression analysis via SPSS software version 24. Results:The findings indicated that neuroticism and self-esteem have a significant relationship with perceived stress and can significantly predict it (P < 0.001). Furthermore, self-esteem and neuroticism are, respectively, the strongest predictors of perceived stress in older adults (P < 0.001). Conclusion: The findings emphasize the importance of addressing the dimensions of neuroticism and self-esteem to alleviate the level of perceived stress in older adults. Consequently, these results can contribute to raising awareness regarding older people and focusing on the factors that influence their perceived stress.
Babaei, H., yaghoubi, H., & Soleymani, M. (2025). The Role of Neuroticism and Self-Esteem in Predicting Perceived Stress in Older Adults. Aging Psychology, 11(3), 406-391. doi: 10.22126/jap.2025.12355.1863
MLA
Hamoun Babaei; hassan yaghoubi; Mehran Soleymani. "The Role of Neuroticism and Self-Esteem in Predicting Perceived Stress in Older Adults". Aging Psychology, 11, 3, 2025, 406-391. doi: 10.22126/jap.2025.12355.1863
HARVARD
Babaei, H., yaghoubi, H., Soleymani, M. (2025). 'The Role of Neuroticism and Self-Esteem in Predicting Perceived Stress in Older Adults', Aging Psychology, 11(3), pp. 406-391. doi: 10.22126/jap.2025.12355.1863
VANCOUVER
Babaei, H., yaghoubi, H., Soleymani, M. The Role of Neuroticism and Self-Esteem in Predicting Perceived Stress in Older Adults. Aging Psychology, 2025; 11(3): 406-391. doi: 10.22126/jap.2025.12355.1863
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