Personality and Academic Performance Among Undergraduate Students: The Big Five
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Mentor/Supervising Professor Name
Melissa Garcia
Abstract (Description of Research)
This study explores the relationship between the personality traits in the Five Factor Model and academic achievement in students. Past research on the influence of these traits on academic performance has shown various results; some report a positive correlation, while others show a negative correlation. This study aims to clarify this relationship by examining how these five personality traits correlate with Grade Point Average (GPA). Additionally, we looked into the role of motivation, either extrinsic or intrinsic, as an influence. Our study used a survey given to students to assess extraversion levels through the Big 5 Personality Inventory and motivational factors. We hypothesize that extraversion, openness, and conscientiousness will show a significant positive correlation with a higher GPA and that extraverted individuals will report more extrinsic motivation compared to introverted individuals. We also hypothesize that agreeableness will have no correlation and that neuroticism will be associated with a lower GPA. This research will contribute to a better understanding of how personality traits influence academic success in many disciplines. Keywords: personality, academic achievement, extraversion, openness, neuroticism, conscientiousness, agreeableness, motivation.
Personality and Academic Performance Among Undergraduate Students: The Big Five
This study explores the relationship between the personality traits in the Five Factor Model and academic achievement in students. Past research on the influence of these traits on academic performance has shown various results; some report a positive correlation, while others show a negative correlation. This study aims to clarify this relationship by examining how these five personality traits correlate with Grade Point Average (GPA). Additionally, we looked into the role of motivation, either extrinsic or intrinsic, as an influence. Our study used a survey given to students to assess extraversion levels through the Big 5 Personality Inventory and motivational factors. We hypothesize that extraversion, openness, and conscientiousness will show a significant positive correlation with a higher GPA and that extraverted individuals will report more extrinsic motivation compared to introverted individuals. We also hypothesize that agreeableness will have no correlation and that neuroticism will be associated with a lower GPA. This research will contribute to a better understanding of how personality traits influence academic success in many disciplines. Keywords: personality, academic achievement, extraversion, openness, neuroticism, conscientiousness, agreeableness, motivation.