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Using the big five inventory to evaluate the personality traits of medical staff

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 August 2025

N. Rmadi ,
A. Hrairi ,
I. Ben Hnia ,
O. Walha ,
N. Kotti ,
M. Hajjaji  and
K. Jmal Hammami
N. Rmadi*
Affiliation:
Occupational medicine department, Hedi chaker university hospital, University of Sfax
A. Hrairi
Affiliation:
Occupational medicine department, Hedi chaker university hospital, University of Sfax
I. Ben Hnia
Affiliation:
Occupational medicine department, Hedi chaker university hospital, University of Sfax
O. Walha
Affiliation:
familiy medicine department, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
N. Kotti
Affiliation:
Occupational medicine department, Hedi chaker university hospital, University of Sfax
M. Hajjaji
Affiliation:
Occupational medicine department, Hedi chaker university hospital, University of Sfax
K. Jmal Hammami
Affiliation:
Occupational medicine department, Hedi chaker university hospital, University of Sfax
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

Personality traits are enduring and stable characteristics that reflect an individual’s behaviour, thoughts and feelings. Research indicates that specific traits can affect not only the well-being of healthcare professionals but also their interactions with colleagues and patients.

Objectives

This study aims to assess the personality traits of healthcare professionals using the Big Five Inventory (BFI).

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among healthcare personnel who consulted the department of occupational medicine of Hedi Chaker Hospital of Sfax to September 2024. The survey was conducted through a self-questionnaire that included sociodemographic data, lifestyles. We also used BFI which measures the Big Five personality traits through five key dimensions: extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism and openness.

Results

The study involved 41 consultants (12 men and 29 women) with an average age of 31.2 ± 7.4 years. An urban origin was identified in 87.8% of the cases. Medical staff scored 3.36 ± 0.52 for extraversion, 3.21 ± 0.56 for agreeableness, 3.22 ± 0.61 for conscientiousness, 3.01 ± 0.78 for neuroticism and 3.2 ± 0.65 for openness. A significant association was found between neuroticism and urban versus rural origin (p=0.001). Moreover, associations were found between BFI dimensions: agreeableness with extraversion (p=0.007, r=0.41) and openness (p=0.002, r=0.46).

Conclusions

This study highlights the importance of assessing personality traits among healthcare professionals. Understanding these personality dimensions can provide valuable insights for improving workplace dynamics, enhancing team collaboration, and ultimately fostering better patient care outcomes.

Disclosure of Interest

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European Psychiatry , Volume 68 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 33rd European Congress of Psychiatry , April 2025 , pp. S952
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