Personality Traits and Coping Style as Correlates of Psychological Distress Among Raped Women

Abstract

The study investigated personality, coping style as correlates of psychological distress among raped women in Opi. Thirty-five (35) women aged 40-75 years with mean age of 50
from Opi Community participated in the study. Three instruments were used for the study: Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, Brief Cope questionnaire and General Health
Questionaoire-12. The result of the study indicated that personality traits and coping style correlated with psychological distress. The discussion was based on the findings and it was concluded that further study is needed to show that adequate coping and balance personality could reduce the level of stress experienced by rape victims.