Examining Nurses' Personality Traits and Work-Life Balance in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Personality is a significant measure that influences an individual's perception of balancing work and family. Understanding an individual's personality can help develop strategies for a healthier work-life balance. Aim: This study aimed to examine the relationship between nurses' personality traits and work-life balance. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The sample comprised 188 nurses working in institutions affiliated with a foundation in Istanbul, Türkiye. Data were collected using a sociodemographic information form, the Five-Factor Personality Inventory (5FPI), and the Work-Life Balance Scale (WLBS). Descriptive statistics, independent group t-test, one-way analysis of variance, and regression analysis were used in data analysis. This study was prepared in accordance with the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist. Results: The work-life balance of nurses was above average (3.23 ± 0.74); among five-factor personality traits, agreeableness and neuroticism had the highest and lowest scores, respectively. Regression analysis showed that personality traits of nurses had a 23.5% effect on work-life balance. Conclusions: The findings showed that organizational factors are significant in nurses' work-life balance levels and that nurses with a dominant neuroticism factor experience work-life balance. Implications for Nursing Management: Nursing management should examine the personality traits of nurses, ensure that their strengths and developmental aspects are discovered, and make plans accordingly. Furthermore, to increase awareness, personal development training, workshops, or courses can be organized at regular intervals.