Personality traits and family functioning: insights from middle-aged adults in Iran

Key Points

• Unhealthy family functioning is associated with increased neuroticism, a significant risk factor for relationship issues.
• Positive traits like extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness serve as protective factors against family dysfunction.
• The analysis highlights the importance of incorporating personality insights into psychological interventions for families.
• Integrating approaches focusing on maladaptive neuroticism could improve family dynamics, fostering healthier interactions.

Abstract