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Heidi Janssens1, Peter De Zutter, Tom Geens
1Provikmo, Occupational Health Services, Bruges (Dr De Zutter, Dr Janssens, Dr Geens, Dr Vogt); Department of Public Health, Ghent University, Ghent (Dr Janssens, Dr Braeckman), Belgium.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
|September 27, 2018
Summary
Personality traits like conscientiousness and extraversion boost work engagement. However, neuroticism can decrease vigor and dedication, while openness may reduce dedication. Interventions should consider individual personality.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Psychology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Work engagement is crucial for employee well-being and productivity.
- Understanding factors influencing work engagement is essential for effective workplace interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between core personality traits and work engagement.
- To explore how specific personality dimensions relate to dimensions of engagement such as vigor, dedication, and absorption.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative study involving 713 Flemish workers.
- Validated questionnaires assessed personality traits (Big Five), work characteristics, and work engagement.
- Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to determine relationships.
Main Results:
- Conscientiousness and extraversion showed a positive association with overall engagement and its dimensions.
- Neuroticism was negatively linked to vigor and dedication.
- Openness demonstrated a negative correlation with dedication; agreeableness showed no significant relationship.
Conclusions:
- Personality traits significantly impact work engagement, alongside psychosocial work characteristics.
- Workplace interventions aimed at enhancing engagement should incorporate considerations of individual personality traits.
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