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Rupali Joshi,
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, Mumbai
Reeta Chauhan,
Samastipur College, Samastipur, Bihar
This study examined the relationship between Trigunatmak personality traits and
menopausal quality of life among 100 employed women aged 40–59 (M = 48.42).
Rooted in Indian philosophy, the Trigunatmak framework conceptualizes personality
through three gunas: Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. Participants were assessed using the
Trigunatmak Personality Schedule and the Menopause Rating Scale. While no
significant associations were found between individual gunas and specific menopausal
symptom domains (psychological, somatic, urogenital), the overall TPS score showed
a significant positive correlation with urogenital symptoms (r = .25, p < .05). This
suggests that the composite personality structure may influence certain aspects of
menopausal experience. The findings underscore the importance of culturally informed
personality models in psychological research and highlight the potential of holistic
approaches in supporting women through menopause. Future studies should further
explore the links between personality and health in diverse cultural and occupational
contexts.