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The Relationship Between Caring Behaviours and Personality Traits Among Intensive Care Nurses in Turkey: A
Fatma Nur Ceylan1, Cansu Polat Dünya2
1Isparta City Hospital, Isparta, Turkiye.
Nursing in Critical Care
|February 26, 2026
Summary
Conscientiousness and extraversion in intensive care unit (ICU) nurses are linked to enhanced caring behaviors. Personality traits, especially conscientiousness, are key predictors of quality care in critical settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Psychology
Background:
- Caring behaviors are crucial for nursing quality, especially in high-acuity intensive care units (ICUs).
- The influence of personality traits on ICU nurses' caring behaviors is not well understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between personality traits and caring behaviors among ICU nurses.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative study involving 185 ICU nurses in Turkey.
- Data collected via face-to-face interviews using the Caring Behaviours Inventory-24 (CBI-24) and Ten-Item Personality Inventory.
- Statistical analyses included Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression.
Main Results:
- Conscientiousness (r=0.311, p<0.001) and extraversion (r=0.228, p=0.002) showed positive correlations with caring behaviors.
- Conscientiousness was identified as the sole significant predictor (β=0.256, p=0.003), explaining 10.7% of the variance.
- Older age, extensive ICU experience, and voluntary career choice were also associated with higher caring behavior scores.
Conclusions:
- Caring behaviors in ICU nurses are significantly associated with personality traits, particularly conscientiousness.
- Personality assessments, especially for conscientiousness, can inform recruitment and professional development to improve patient-centered care.
- Considering experience and career motivation aids staff allocation and maintains high-quality critical care.
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