Influence of Big Five Personality Traits on Academic Performance Among Secondary School Students in Gboko Metropolis

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Abstract

The study investigated the influence of personality traits on academic performance among secondary school students in Gboko Metropolis. A cross sectional survey design was employed, and participants were selected using a simple random sampling technique. A total of 274 employees took part in the study, comprising 170 males and 104 females. Data were collected using the Big five personality inventory (BFI-44) and academic performance Questionnaire (APQ). Multiple regression analyses were conducted to test the research hypotheses. The findings revealed that openness to experience, conscientiousness, and extraversion significantly and independently predicted academic performance. In contrast, agreeableness and neuroticism were not significant predictors. Overall, the results indicated a significant joint influence of personality traits on academic performance. Based on these findings, it was recommended that secondary schools in Gboko metropolis incorporate personality (psychometric) testing into the admission process to help identify candidates whose traits align with optimal academic performance.

Keywords

Big 5 personality, traits, academic performance, Students, & Secondary Schools.

DOI

10.0000/wijamssae.v1i1.3

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