Prediction of Stress-Copying Styles Based on the Big five Personality Factors in Endurance Runners

Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was the prediction stress-copying styles based on Big Five Personality Factors in endurance runners. Methods: Research design was of a correlation, and statistical population involved all the male endurance runners participating in the country championships. So, having been selected convenience sampling, 43 runners took part in the research. Research tools included Sport Stress Copying Styles Questionnaire and short form of Revised Five Big Factors of Personality Questionnaire. In order to determine reliability of the two scales, Cronbach Alpha coefficient was utilized, and results showed the acceptable reliability of the tools. Simultaneous Multiple Regression method and SPSS software were used for analyzing data. Results: Findings showed that Agreeableness and Conscientiousness aspects positively and significantly predicted stress approach copying style. Moreover, Neuroticism and Conscientiousness aspects positively and significantly predicted stress avoidant copying styles. Discussion and Conclusion: Overall Conclusion is that endurance runners due to the Conscientiousness aspect that indicates goal-oriented, adequacy or competence, strong demands and index desire to succeed. And high score of participants in this aspect indicating a readiness and ability of person in assessment of life. Thus, factors such as type of sport, activity levels of runners, different positions sport performance can be effect on coping style