The Relationship Between Actual-Ideal Self-m Discrepancy in Big Five Personality Traits with University Student's Quality of Life

The present study aims to investigate the relation between actual-ideal self discrepancy in big five personality traits on Students'' quality of life. To do this، we used correlation research methods، with purpose of prediction. We collected data from students (n=322) of Azad University of Anar branch by random stratified sampling method. Then we asked them to complete two personality inventories (NEO-FFI) by McCrae and Costa and The World health Organization Scale of quality of life. The results revealed that actual-ideal self-discrepancy in the personality trait of neuroticism was negatively predictor of quality of life. The result dimensions of quality of life revealed that actual-ideal self-discrepancy in the personality traits of neuroticism and conscientiousness were negatively predictor of physical health. Also actual-ideal self-discrepancy in the personality trait of neuroticism was negatively predictor of dimensions of psychological health and Social relations. In environment dimension none of actual-ideal self-discrepancy in the personality traits was a significant predictor. The results show that discrepancy among the different kinds of self-concepts in personality traits can lead to various emotional and behavioral reactions toward quality of life.