The effects of big five personality traits on sub-health in a Chinese young adults: A moderated mediation model

Background Sub-health can have an impact on the physical condition of the youth adults, and this study aimed to investigate the influencing factors of sub-health related to the Big Five personality in the Chinese youth adults. Methods A multi-stage random sampling method was used to survey young adults. A moderated mediation analysis was conducted to investigate how overall sleep quality and family health influenced the relationship between youth with different personalities and sub-health. Results A total of 6165 young adults were included in this study. The results of the mediation analyses indicated that sleep quality partially mediated the relationship between neurotic, extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness of young adults and sub-health. Family health played a moderating role in the sleep quality of agreeableness young adults. Limitations The cross-sectional study limits conclusions about causal relationships between factors. Conclusion Family health and sleep quality can influence sub-health in the Chinese youth adults with different personality traits.