The Role of Hope in Flourishing: Mediating Effects of
Personality Traits
Pages: 194-203
This study examines the role of hope in fostering flourishing among school teachers
and explores the mediating effects of the Big Five personality traits; openness,
conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. The sample consists
of 300 school teachers aged 18 to 61 years. Data were collected using the Adult Hope
Scale by Snyder, the NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI) by Costa and McCrae and
the PERMA Profiler by Butler & Kern. Results indicate a significant positive relationship
between hope and flourishing, reinforcing the idea that hope enhances well-being. Among
the Big Five traits, conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness were positively
associated with flourishing, while neuroticism showed a negative correlation. Mediation
analysis revealed that conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness significantly
mediated the relationship between hope and flourishing, with conscientiousness exerting
the strongest influence. However, neuroticism and openness did not mediate this
relationship. These findings highlight the crucial role of hope and specific personality
traits in promoting teacher well-being and professional satisfaction. The study offers
valuable insights for designing interventions to enhance flourishing among educators.