Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the role of core self evaluations traits in the way of coping of individuals’ exposure to stressors. Two hundred and seventeen undergraduate students (81 males, 136 females) from three faculties of Islamic Azad University were selected and completed Core Self-Evaluations Scales included of Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), Eysenck Personality Inventory Neuroticism Scale, Internality, Powerful others and Chance Scale (IPC), as well as Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WOCQ). The findings indicated that self-esteem, generalized self-efficacy and locus of control were positively correlated with problem-focused coping, and neuroticism with emotion-focused coping. Seeking social support also showed positive correlations with self-esteem, and generalized self-efficacy. Regression analysis demonstrated that self-esteem, generalized self-efficacy, and locus of control significantly predicted problem-focused coping, and neuroticism significantly predicted emotion-focused coping. Furthermore, Regression analysis revealed that self-esteem, and generalized self-efficacy significantly predicted seeking social support coping. Based on the results it be concluded that core self evaluations influences the ways of individuals’ appraisals of stressful situations, the frequency of exposure to stressors, and the type of stressors experienced. It does seem plausible that core self evaluations interact in determining coping responses and these traits and coping interact in determining outcomes.

Keywords: personality, core self-evaluation, stress, coping

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