The Study of Personality Traits and Defense Mechanism among Prostitutes, Addicted and Normal Women

This study aimed to compare personality traits and defense mechanism among prostitutes, addicted and normal. The research design was causal comparative research design. By available sampling 42 postulates, 45 addicted and 43 normal women selected. Andler and Parker’s Psychological stress resistance questionnaire and NEO personality questionnaire were administered among selected samples. The results showed significant difference between three groups on openness and agreeableness subscales. That is, female prostitutes had lower scores in comparison of two other groups. The results have applied implications.