Personality Traits Of Students Research Articles

Big five personality traits of medical students and workplace performance in the final clerkship year using an EPA framework

BackgroundThe qualities of trainees play a key role in entrustment decisions by clinical supervisors for the assignments of professional tasks and levels of supervision. A recent body of qualitative research has shown that in addition to knowledge and skills, a number of personality traits are relevant in the workplace; however, the relevance of these traits has not been investigated empirically. The aim of this study was to analyse the workplace performance of final-year medical students using an Entrustable Professional Activity (EPA) framework in relation to their personality traits.MethodsMedical students at the end of their final clerkship year were invited to participate in an online survey-based, cross-sectional field study. In the survey, the workplace performance was captured using a framework consisting of levels of experienced supervision and a defined set of 12 end-of-undergraduate medical training EPAs. The Big Five personality traits (extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness) of the participating medical students were measured using the Big Five Inventory-SOEP (BFI-S), which consists of 15 items that are rated on a seven-point Likert scale. The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.ResultsThe study included 880 final-year medical students (mean age: 27.2 years, SD = 3.0; 65% female). The levels of supervision under which the final-year clerkship students carried out the EPAs varied considerably. Significant correlations were found between the levels of experienced supervision and all Big Five dimensions The correlations with the dimensions of extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness and openness were positive, and that for the neuroticism dimension was negative (range r = 0.17 to r = − 0.23). Multiple regression analyses showed that the combination of the Big Five personality traits accounted for 0.8–7.5% of the variance in supervision levels on individual EPAs.ConclusionsUsing the BFI-S, we found that the levels of supervision on a set of end-of-undergraduate medical training EPAs were related to the personality traits of final-year medical students. The results of this study confirm the existing body of research on the role of conscientiousness and extraversion in entrustment decision-making and, in particular, add the personality trait of neuroticism as a new and relevant trainee quality to be considered.

A survey on automated student evaluation and analysis using machine learning

The problem of automated student evaluation and analysis is a widespread issue in the education sector, where the manual evaluation of students' performance and progress can be time-consuming, prone to errors, and lacking in efficiency. The current evaluation methods do not provide real-time insights and feedback to students, leading to a lack of engagement and motivation. Many Methodologies have been developed for estimating and analyzing the students' performance. One such methodology developed using: Machine learning, educational data mining, Predicting achievement. This methodology has no concern for the aspects like non-academic activities, personality traits of students and other technical and non-technical skills. The goal of automated student evaluation and analysis is to develop a system that can accurately and efficiently evaluate and analyze students' performance and provide meaningful feedback in real-time. The system should be able to analyze large amounts of data from various sources, exams, and provide detailed insights into the strengths and weaknesses of individual students. The system should also provide teachers with the tools to track student progress over time, identify areas for improvement, and provide personalized feedback to each student. The challenge of creating such a system lies in accurately analyzing and interpreting large amounts of data, identifying patterns and trends, and providing meaningful insights and feedback to students and teachers in real-time. It requires the integration of advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques, as well as user-friendly interfaces and data visualization tools.

Об источниках и формах внутриличностных конфликтов студентов-психологов на этапах обучения в вузе

The article reveals certain aspects of the problem of psychological well-being of students. Using the example of psychology students, the phenomenon of intrapersonal conflict is considered as one of the factors influencing the effectiveness of educational activities at a university. The authors present the results of a study of the specifics of intrapersonal conflicts among psychology students and the characteristics of their transformation of intrapersonal conflicts at the stages of studying at a university. The frequency of occurrence of intrapersonal conflicts among students in various spheres of life was determined. The dynamics of development of the studied type of intrapersonal conflicts of students has been revealed. The individual personality traits of students associated with their intrapersonal conflicts are described.

Multicultural personality traits of Chinese university students and their effects on the psychological adjustment in the aftermath of COVID-19 in Shanghai: a scale validation.

This study aims to explore Chinese university students' multicultural personalities and examine how they predict the psychological adjustment of students in Shanghai. In addition, the validation of Multicultural Personality Questionnaire Short Form (MPQ-SF) scale developed to assess the multicultural personality traits of individuals is also aimed in Chinese context. Data were collected after the psychological stresses from restrictions imposed by COVID-19 in China that influenced life adjustments for nearly three years. A total of 1,099 university students participated in this multi-stage study. First, the Chinese version of MPQ-SF (MPQ-SF-C) was developed and validated. The impact of MPQ-SF-C dimensions was then tested through path analysis to establish the effects of Chinese university students' multicultural personality traits on their psychological adjustment using the Schwartz Outcome Scale (SOS-10). The MPQ-SF-C yielded a five-factor solution which accounted for 60.14% of the common variance. The findings indicated that cultural empathy (β = 0.23, p < 0.05), certainty seeking (β = 0.13, p < 0.05), open-mindedness (β = 0.48, p < 0.05), and emotional stability (β = 0.24, p < 0.05) had significant influences on adjustment. Only flexibility was found to have a statistically insignificant impact on adjustment at this time in this context. MPQ-SF-C and SOS-10 scales represented very good psychometric properties in terms of their reliability and validity. The MPQ-SF-C shows good psychometric properties and appropriateness for evaluating multicultural personalities in Chinese contexts. The multicultural personality characteristics of university students using this scale well predicted their psychological adjustment.

A Cross-sectional Study on Internet Gaming Disorder and Its Association with Personality Traits in Engineering Students

Background: In the field of psychiatry and mental health, Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is a relatively new concept. In the past few decades, as online gaming and internet usage became increasingly prevalent, this became a topic of concern and research. Therefore, this study aims to estimate the prevalence of IGD and its association with personality traits among students. Methods and material: The present cross-sectional study was conducted at an Engineering college in Nunna, Andhra Pradesh. The planned duration of the study was 12 months, from March 2020 to March 2021. However, it was extended until August 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, as colleges were closed indefinitely until further instructions. In the current study, a total of 170 students (first year to final year) from an engineering college, aged between 19 and 25 years, were included. Students who provided informed consent or expressed willingness to participate in the study through a self-structured questionnaire and those who had internet access or experience with online gaming in the past 12 months were included. The demographic profile, including age, sex, academic year, accommodation status, and departmental course was studied. Also, the device used for gaming was examined. Results: The gender distribution in the given population indicates that approximately 65.88% are males and 34.12% are females, for a total of 170 individuals studied. In that 18 participants (10.58%) were found to have IGD. Among 18 participants with IGD, 14 were males and 4 were females. The gender prevalence for male and female participants was calculated separately and found to be 12.5% for males, and 6.9% for females which is almost a ratio of 2:1. The summary explores the relation between the Big Five personality traits and IGD. The current study subjects were categorized as low, medium, or high for each trait based on their IGD status (positive or negative). Significant correlations were determined between extraversion and IGD ( p = .02), conscientiousness and IGD ( p = .02), and neuroticism and IGD ( p = .02). Conclusion: The current study findings suggest that the overall prevalence of IGD among college students is 10.58% with a higher prevalence among males, IGD is positively connected with neuroticism and negatively correlated with extraversion and conscientiousness. This implies that certain characteristics, either alone or in combination, may raise the likelihood of individuals developing an IGD.

Perceived Impact of Personality Traits on the Academic Performance of Students in Biology

The study examined the perceived impact of personality traits on the academic performance of biology students in Makurdi, a local government area of Benue State, Nigeria. Three research questions were raised and two hypotheses were also formulated and tested. The research design adopted for this study was a descriptive survey design. The study sample comprises 384 students who were randomly selected from the total population of 9,748 students of the 20 government secondary schools in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. The instruments used for data collection in this study were the Five-Factor Inventory Questionnaire (FFIQ) for personality traits and “The Biology Performance Test (BPT)” for academic performance. The data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions, while ANOVA statistics and t-tests were used to test the hypotheses at a .05 significance level. The findings revealed that there was no significant mean difference in the five personality traits of students and the personality traits of Biology students had no significant relationship with their performance in the subject. Also, there was no significant difference in the mean performance of students in each of the five personality traits based on gender. The findings further revealed no significant difference in students’ personality traits according to gender and no significant difference in the performance of students who were offered biology according to gender. This study recommends that Special attention be paid to improving the performance of students in Biology in Makurdi to strike an association between the traits. Also, male and female students should be given equal opportunities in biology since there is no gender difference in their personality traits and academic performance.

Towards Sustainable Nigerian Architectural Education

Architectural education comes from a long tradition of technical and artistic apprenticeship which is evolving in Nigeria and around the world. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between design education (what), learning styles (how) and personality types (who) in a bid to develop sustainable, inclusive teaching strategies for the 21st century and beyond. The quantitative study assessed the preferred learning styles and predisposition for the five genetic personality traits in students of Architecture at the University of Jos, and juxtaposed the findings against their performance in design studio. The study findings showed that Accommodators and Divergers who were the highest performers in design studio were also the more likely to exhibit openness and conscientiousness. Convergers were more willing to accept criticism from their mentors and peers, and Assimilators were more prone to neurosis displayed as fear of disappointment and anxiety when they performed lower than their contemporaries. The study findings encourage continued monitoring of evolving teaching and learning styles, as well as cognisance of students' distinctive personality types to guide educators in developing teaching modules and methods that will be enduring and effective for holistic architectural education.

LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNERS: TURKISH LANGUAGE CASE

Strategies are learning paths that make learning easier, faster, more enjoyable, more directed, more effective and more easily transferable to a new situation. Within this scope, the aim of this study is to determine the learning strategies used by foreign language learners. Therefore, case study design was preferred. The data collected form 15 foreign students through observation and interviews to reach detailed findings. Participants were determined by criterion sampling, which is a subtype of purposive sampling method. The data obtained from the observation form, researcher's notes and interview reports were evaluated by descriptive analysis and were categorized as memory, cognitive, compensatory, metacognitive, affective and social strategies. According to the results, each student's strategy preference and frequency varies regarding to the student's personality traits, comprehension level, language level, socio-cultural characteristics, gender, mother tongue, and the subject learned. Moreover, students prefer memory, cognitive, and compensation direct strategies more than metacognitive, social, and affective indirect strategies. This study theoretically extends the conceptual frameworks of previous measures of language learning strategies from English language learning to L2 Turkish language learning. Important pedagogical and educational implications are provided for L2 Turkish educators to encourage L2 Turkish learners to explore their own learning strategies.

Modeling Dark Personality Traits Based on Childhood Traumas with the Mediation of Guilt, Anxiety, and Depression

Objective: Dark personality traits, which have been the focus of empirical and research attention in the last decade, include narcissism, antisocial behavior, and Machiavellianism. The aim of the current research was to model dark personality traits based on childhood traumas with the mediation of guilt, anxiety, and depression. Methods and Materials: The present study was correlational and utilized structural equation modeling due to its objectives. The study population consisted of university students in 2021. Based on Cochran's formula, 382 individuals were selected via convenience sampling and responded to questionnaires. The Johnson and Webster (2010) Dark Personality Traits questionnaire, the Lovibond and Lovibond (1995) Anxiety and Depression scales, the Mosher (2008) Guilt Inventory, and the Bernstein et al. (1994) Childhood Trauma questionnaire were used in this research. Data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation coefficient and structural equation modeling. SPSS 22 and AMOS 18 software were utilized for data analysis. Findings: The modeling results indicated that guilt did not play a mediating role in the relationship between childhood traumas and dark personality traits (p = .39), whereas childhood traumas had a significant indirect relationship with dark personality traits through anxiety and depression (p = .05). Conclusion: Given the findings, it is concluded that dark personality traits are a consequence of childhood traumas, where anxiety and depression play a significant role in this process. Therefore, it is necessary to implement intervention strategies to prevent dark personality traits in students who have experienced childhood traumas

An Exploratory Study on the Validation of 5-Factor Personality (K-OCEAN) Scale of Korean College Students

Purpose: This study aimed to validate the K-OCEAN personality assessment scale. It focused on evaluating the reliability and validity of the scale in measuring the Big Five personality traits.&#x0D; Method: The researchers conducted reliability and validity analyses, including confirmatory factor analysis and correlation analysis with a college student core competency assessment. The data for the K-OCEAN study was collected from university students across 12 schools in five regions of Korea.&#x0D; Results: The results showed that the K-OCEAN had stable internal reliability, suitable construct validity, and criterion validity. The correlation analysis confirmed the validity of the K-OCEAN, supporting the concept of OCEAN personality factors and previous studies.&#x0D; Conclusion: The findings have implications for effective college life adaptation and career counseling. In summary, this study provides evidence for K-OCEAN in assessing personality traits in college students.

Effects of MBCT training on anxiety-related personality traits in medical students: a pilot study

Effects of MBCT training on anxiety-related personality traits in medical students: a pilot study

Development of Physical Skills and Personality in High School Students Through Football Training as an Extracurricular Activity

There is a growing interest in extracurricular and out-of-school activities for pupils, given their positive effects on the development of individuals. In the present study we aimed to develop a training program for the game of football as an extracurricular activity that integrates both physical skills and personality traits in high school students. The research design assumed a pre-posttest design, with the dependent samples t-test used as the statistical method of investigation. The physical abilities tracked in the study were body mass index, body harmony, exercise endurance, fitness, body recovery after exercise and endurance running. As personality traits we looked at dominance, emotional stability, spontaneity, sensitivity, intelligence, conformity and discipline, sense of self, and refocusing on planning as a positive cognitive-emotional coping strategy. The results show that football, as an extracurricular activity, offers the possibility of harmonious physical and mental development of young people.

Exploring the User Acceptance of Online Interactive Mechanisms for Live-Streamed Teaching in Higher Education Institutions

With the advancement of technology and the development of society, live-streamed teaching, characterized by real-time interaction between teachers and students, has emerged as a new form of online education and has rapidly evolved in practice. However, in online live-streamed teaching, there are still various issues, such as insufficient teacher–student interaction and interactive functionalities, that fail to meet learners’ needs. These issues impact the efficiency and user experience of online live-streamed teaching. Currently, scholars mostly examine these issues from the perspective of online teaching system design, paying less attention to exploring the interactive mechanisms from the point of view of user perception. Within the context of Chinese education, based on the technology acceptance model, this study investigated student personality traits, interactive motivations, and platform interactive functionalities, and the aim of this study was to explore the influencing factors and mechanisms of online live-streamed teaching interactions. A total of 281 university students participated in the survey, and the results indicated that the platform’s interactive functionalities significantly and positively predicted perceived usability and perceived ease of use. Moreover, the students’ personality traits significantly and positively predicted interaction motivations and usage attitudes. Furthermore, usage attitudes significantly and positively predicted interactive behavior. A mediation analysis revealed that perceived usability and perceived ease of use mediated the relationship between the platform’s interactive functionalities and usage attitudes. Additionally, interaction motivations mediated the relationship between the students’ personality traits and interactive behavior. We discuss the potential implications and practical significance of the current research findings. The results of this study offer viable strategies for enhancing current online educational practices, aiding educational designers in order to better organize and promote online educational interactions to elevate student engagement and advance the sustainable development of digital education.

The associations between religiosity and the Big-Five personality traits in college students from Sudan

Research on the association between religiosity and personality with Arab participants is rare. The aim of the present study was to explore this association using a sample (N = 623) of college students from Sudan. They responded to the Arabic Scale of Intrinsic Religiosity and the Arabic Big-Five Personality Inventory. The results indicated that men obtained a significantly higher mean score than did women for extraversion, whereas women obtained higher mean total scores for religiosity and neuroticism than did men. For both genders, religiosity was significantly and positively associated with agreeableness and conscientiousness. In college men only, religiosity was significantly correlated with extraversion. A principal components analysis of the combined sample of men and women retained two components and labeled “Positive traits” and “Neuroticism and Introversion”. Predictors of religiosity were Agreeableness and Conscientiousness. The model explains 42% of the variance. It was concluded that the associations observed in the Sudanese sample reflect the general pattern observed in other international samples.

Personality traits and attitude towards euthanasia among medical students in Serbia.

Various factors may influence the attitudes of medical students towards euthanasia, including personal values, beliefs, and personality traits. The objective of this study was to examine the attitudes of 2nd and 5th year medical students about euthanasia and the relationship between these attitudes and students' personality traits. Medical students from the Universities of Kragujevac and Belgrade, Serbia, participated in this study. A questionnaire was administered assessing attitudes toward euthanasia and student personality traits (honesty-humility, emotionality, extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness using the HEXACO-60). More than 50% of students in the second year and 60% of students in the fifth year were supportive of euthanasia. Students in the 5th year were 2.5 times more likely to express a concern that euthanasia needs to be clearly regulated by law compared to students in the second year. Adjusted analyses indicated that lower levels of honesty-humility and emotionality were positively correlated with students' belief that euthanasia should be legalized. Many medical students in Serbia have a positive attitude towards euthanasia. It is important to consider the possible influences of culture, religion, and the law on attitudes towards euthanasia. Undergraduate medical training should include more hours dedicated to palliative care and end-of-life topics to raise awareness of patients' preferences in this regard.

How do personality traits of college students affect their learning flow experience?

Researchers hypothesize that awareness of one's learning motivations leads to diverse levels of learning flow experience depending on one's personality. The present study examined first the personality trait associated with the highest learning flow experience and whether students' learning motivation mediates the relationship between their different personality traits and level of learning flow experience. The sample consists of 450 undergraduate students (257 women and 193 men) from China, and the data were collected using online questionnaires forms. Through correction analysis and stepwise regression analysis, researchers determined in the first step that the personality with the highest degree of learning flow experience was Agreeableness. In a second step, a test of mediating effects was conducted to examine how this personality trait influences the learning flow experience, directly or indirectly, via various coping styles (intrinsic or extrinsic motivation). The results indicated that agreeableness directly predicted the degree of immersion learning experience and influenced the learning flow experience through intrinsic learning motivation. It highlights the significance of college students' motivation to learn as a mediator of the link between the agreeableness personality trait and the learning flow experience.

DETERMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ALEXITIMIC PERSONALITY FEATURES AND NARSISTIC PERSONALITY FEATURES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCHOOL STUDENTS (Mardin Province Example)

The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between alexithymic personality traits and narcissistic personality traits of students studying at Mardin Artuklu University School of Physical Education and Sports. In the study, Toronto Alexithymia Short Version (TAS-20) and narcissistic personality inventory were used as data collection tools. The relational model, which is included in the quantitative research method, was used in the research. The sample of the study consists of 154 students studying at Mardin Artuklu University School of Physical Education and Sports. SPSS 20 program was used in the analysis of the data obtained. In the analysis of the obtained data, firstly homogeneity and normality distribution were examined. For this, Kolmogorov-Smirnov (K-S) and Shapiro Wilks tests were used. After this review, it was decided to use the parametric test method in the analysis of the data. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis were used in the analysis of the data. At the end of the correlation analysis, a statistically significant positive correlation was found between the students' narcissistic personality levels and total alexithymia level.

The relationship between personality traits of education students and the degree of their Internet addiction

Introduction. The article deals with the problem of identifying predictors of the formation of digital addiction in future teachers. The purpose of the article is to examine the factors underlying the formation of Internet addiction, as well as to substantiate and identify the relationship between personality traits and the degree of digital dependence among students of a pedagogical university. Materials and Methods. The study is based on the scientific works by leading experts representing various aspects of digital addiction (S. Chen, S. D. Neverkovich, K. Kawabe, O. Zahiruddin, A. K. Gudboy, etc.). The ‘Internet Addiction Scale’ developed by S. Chen was used in order to identify signs of addictive behavior in the Internet space: the desire to be constantly online, a state of frustration when unable to use the Internet, an increase in the amount of time spent online, physiological signs of deterioration of health after a long time on the Internet, difficulties with time management. In order to study the ‘light’ personal characteristics, the ‘Light Triad Scale’ by S. B. Kaufman was used, which allowed to identify positive personality qualities including Kantianism, humanism and faith in humanity. The ‘Short Questionnaire of the Dark Triad’ by D. Polhus and K. Williams was used as a diagnostic tool for studying ‘dark’ personality characteristics (narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy). The study involved 47 undergraduates majoring in Education aged between 19 and 20 years. Results. The results of the study showed that the majority of students demonstrated the symptoms of pronounced Internet addiction and a tendency to excessive use of digital devices. According to the results of the empirical study, the authors revealed a correlation between the high level of digital addiction and some parameters of personal characteristics (manipulation of people, cynicism, deceitfulness, a reduced level of empathy, low social anxiety, a tendency to impulsive behavior). At the same time, a low level of digital addiction correlates to a pronounced respectful attitude towards people as individuals. Conclusions. The article concludes that the formation of Internet addiction among Education students is determined by peculiarities of virtual space and emotional and communicative factors. The study revealed a statistically significant relationship between the indicators of digital dependence and some parameters of personality traits.

Self-assessment of academic achievements in the examination situation and personality traits of students of the youth age period

Self-assessment of academic achievements in the examination situation and personality traits of students of the youth age period

THE EFFECT OF PERSONALITY TRAITS TOWARDS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE

Personality traits can have a significant impact on the academic performance and personal growth of students. Certain personality traits, such as conscientiousness, openness, and emotional stability, are associated with higher academic achievement, while others, such as neuroticism and impulsivity, are associated with lower academic achievement. This paper explores the importance of addressing personality traits in students and encouraging self-awareness of their strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, this study explores the importance to better understand the relationship between different personality traits and its impact towards student’s overall performance. The data was collection from 200 students of UiTM Kedah and the data was analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 26.0. The findings reveals some traits were significantly impacting the performance of the university students. By developing strategies for personal growth and self-improvement, students can increase their confidence, resilience, and adaptability in all areas of their lives. The paper concludes that understanding and addressing personality issues in students is crucial in supporting their academic and personal success.