Abstract
This study investigated the relationship between personality traits, perceived social support, and the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in women residing in a residential care facility. It aims to determine how personality traits and perceived social support predict the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. The respondents in the study were thirty-five (35) women residing in a residential care facility under the Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Capital Region. The study focused on the Big Five Personality Traits and perceived social support from family, friends, and significant other. The study indicated a clear connection between certain personality traits and the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. Specifically, conscientiousness and negative emotionality have the most tremendous impact and are significant predictors of the severity level of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. Furthermore, the level of perceived social support from family has the most significant influence on the severity level of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. While general social support plays a crucial role, the source of this support has a significant influence on its effectiveness. The study recommends an intervention program leveraging the women's existing strengths while addressing areas for improvement for managing symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder.
