Adolescence is a pivotal stage for identity and goal exploration, necessitating a focus on holistic development and spiritual formation. This study examines the intersection of the “Big Five” personality traits—Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism—with the modified Five Cs of Adolescents Spiritual development—Calling, Character, Competence, Courage, and Community. Adapting the 5Cs by Geldhof et al. for Positive Youth Development and modifying it to fit the spiritual formation of adolescents, this study utilizes document analysis and observation of focus groups of adolescents in Bamenda across psychology, education, sociology, and theology. The research aims to determine the influence of these 5Cs2 and the mediating effects of personality traits on adolescent growth. The findings indicate notable correlations: Conscientiousness and Agreeableness are linked to positive Character and Community engagement; Openness correlates with an enhanced sense of Calling and Competence, suggesting a propensity for skill development; Extraversion relates to Courage and Community, reflecting a tendency towards sociability and challenging engagement. Neuroticism, however, shows a dual effect, posing hurdles for some while promoting introspection and empathy in others. These insights highlight the need for personalized approaches in supporting adolescents through their formative years, considering their distinct personality traits.
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Mbuh, E. S. (2024). Examining the Intersection of Five Cs and the Mediating Effects of Personality Traits on the Holistic Development of Adolescents. Open Access Library Journal, 11, e2107. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1112107.
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