IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Madalaimuthu; A.; Kadhiravan; S.

Volume : VI, Issue : V, May - 2017

Proactive Personality and Positive Mental Health among Civil Service Aspirants

Madalaimuthu, A. , Kadhiravan, S.

Abstract :

Civil services are viewed as one of the most prestigious careers in India and students aspiring for this should face the toughest competitive examination. Preparation for this requires a lot of motivation, enthusiasm, zeal, persistence and ability to regulate one’s own learning. Proactive personality refers to a stable disposition towards proactive behavior which leads to self–development through self–regulation. This study explores the relationship between proactive personality and positive mental health among civil service aspirants. A sample of 156 aspirants from various civil service coaching centers in Chennai was selected through simple random sampling and data was collected with the help of Proactive Personality Scale and Positive Mental Health Inventory. Results revealed that proactive personality had a significant negative relationship with interpersonal skills. Aspirants with higher proactive tendencies possessed higher level of general coping, personal growth and autonomy. Aspirants with technical education background had higher level of proactive tendencies. The implications are discussed in the article.