The Impact of the Big Five Personality Traits on College Students' Career Choice Commitment: A Case Study of Wuyi University
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study investigates the impact of the Big Five Personality Traits (Extraversion, Agreeableness, Openness, Conscientiousness, and Neuroticism) on college students' career choice commitment, using students from Wuyi University as the research subjects.Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, regression analysis, and factor analysis.The results show that Extraversion, Openness, and Conscientiousness have significant positive impacts on career choice commitment, while Neuroticism has a significant negative impact.Agreeableness does not have a significant impact on career choice commitment.This study provides theoretical support for understanding the psychological mechanisms underlying college students' career choice commitment and offers practical guidance for university career counseling and student career planning.
Authors: Yang Wenzheng, Mohd Muslim Bin Md Zalli
Institution: Sultan Idris Education University
Language: English
Subfield: Safety Research
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413908439