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Susmita Bhagawati and Deepakkumar S
CHRIST University, Bangalore
Primary dysmenorrhea involves menstrual pain without underlying pathology, significantly
impacting young women’s quality of life. Although biological factors are established,
psychological influences like personality traits and attachment styles remain
underexplored. This study examines the relationship between personality characteristics,
attachment styles, and pain severity among Indian women experiencing primary
dysmenorrhea. In a cross-sectional study, 150 female college students (18–25 years)
diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea completed online assessments: VMSS (pain
severity), BFI (personality traits), and RAAS (attachment styles). Data were analysed
using Spearman’s correlation, regression, mediation analysis, and chi-square test.
Neuroticism correlated positively (ñ=0.201, p=.014) with and predicted pain severity
(â=0.204, p=.012). Attachment styles did not mediate this relationship. Neuroticism
significantly relates to higher pain severity in primary dysmenorrhea, though attachment
styles, while associated, do not mediate this link. Further studies should investigate
emotional regulation and coping strategies as potential mediators or moderators.
Psychological assessments should inform interventions targeting personality traits in
dysmenorrhea management.