The current research explores the connection between altruism and personality characteristics in young adults. Altruism, or selfless concern for others' welfare, has an important role in forming interpersonal associations and social solidarity. The purpose of this study is to find out how various dimensions of personality—on the basis of the Five-Factor Model (Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism)—impact altruistic behavior in youth between 18 and 25. A sample of 200 college students was evaluated with standardized personality and altruism questionnaires. The result indicates a strong positive relationship between altruism and personality traits like agreeableness and openness, while a negative one was observed with neuroticism. The research points out that personality plays a significant role in the prediction of prosocial behavior and has implications for education and developmental programs to develop altruistic tendencies among young people.
Article DOI: 10.62823/IJEMMASSS/7.2(II).7659