Craniofacial Anthropometry and Their Correlation with Personality Traits in Indian Medical Students

Introduction: This study aimed to explore the relationship between craniofacial anthropometric measurements and personality traits among medical students. Understanding these associations could provide novel insights into how physical characteristics relate to psychological dimensions. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, DMIMS, Wardha, India, involving 295 participants (130 males, 165 females) aged 18–30 years. Craniofacial measurements, including forehead length, bizygomatic width, and cephalic index, were obtained using calibrated instruments. Personality traits were assessed using the Big Five Personality Test. Data analysis included Pearson’s correlation and regression models, with p