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Career paths and personality in pharmacy
Maria Cordina1, Mary-Anne Lauri, Josef Lauri
1Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, MSD, 2080, Malta. maria.cordina@um.edu.mt
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
|August 11, 2012
Summary
Pharmacist career paths are linked to personality traits, not just knowledge. Different roles attract individuals with specific personalities, influencing their professional choices and job satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Occupational Psychology
Background:
- Pharmacists pursue diverse career paths influenced by environmental and demand factors.
- Personality compatibility with work environments is a key consideration for career choices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between pharmacists' personality profiles and their chosen career trajectories.
- To understand how personality influences specialization within the pharmacy profession.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous surveys distributed to registered pharmacists in Malta.
- Utilized The Gordon Personal Profile Inventory (GPPI) to assess personality traits.
- Employed statistical analyses including t-tests, Manova, and Multiple Correspondence Analysis.
Main Results:
- Pharmacists in importation and wholesale exhibited high scores in self-esteem, ascendency, original thinking, vigor, and sociability.
- Hospital and industry pharmacists generally scored lower on GPPI traits.
- Community pharmacists demonstrated high scores in personal relations, cautiousness, and responsibility.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacists are a heterogeneous group with distinct personality profiles.
- Personality significantly influences career path selection among pharmacists.
- Individuals whose personalities are less suited for patient-facing roles may opt for non-traditional practice areas.
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