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Relationships between five factor personality variables, workplace accidents, and self-efficacy
Douglas F Cellar1, Candice M Yorke, Zachary C Nelson
1Department of Psychology, DePaul University, Chicago, IL 60614, USA. dcellar@depaul.edu
Psychological Reports
|September 15, 2004
Summary
This study found that Agreeableness and Conscientiousness personality traits are linked to workplace accidents. Self-efficacy also correlated with accidents, while Neuroticism and Agreeableness related to self-efficacy.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Occupational Safety
Background:
- Previous research explored personality and workplace accidents, but rarely used the Five Factor Model.
- Trait-state relationships in this context remain under-examined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the links between the Five Factor Model of personality, workplace accidents, and self-efficacy.
- To analyze how personality traits and self-efficacy influence accident occurrence.
Main Methods:
- Collected data on personality, workplace accidents, and self-efficacy from 202 undergraduate volunteers.
- Utilized the Five Factor Model for personality assessment.
Main Results:
- Agreeableness and Conscientiousness scores significantly correlated with workplace accidents.
- Self-efficacy variables also showed a significant correlation with workplace accidents.
- Neuroticism and Agreeableness were significantly related to self-efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Specific personality traits (Agreeableness, Conscientiousness) and self-efficacy are associated with workplace accidents.
- Understanding these relationships can inform safety interventions and training.