Title:
THE BIG FIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS AND STUDY HABITS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SOME SELECTED STUDENTS

Authors:
Joy S. GODWYNS-AGBUDE

Abstract:
This research investigates the correlation between the Big Five Personality Traits and secondary school students' attitudes towards studying in Ota Metropolis, Ogun State, Nigeria. With the utilization of correlational survey research design, this research assesses the influence of personality traits— Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism—on students' study behavior. Through the administration of a structured questionnaire, data were collected, and statistical analysis was conducted with Pearson's Product Moment Correlation as well as multiple regression tests. The results indicate that Conscientiousness is most positively correlated with good study habits, and Neuroticism is negatively correlated with organized study behaviors. The research concludes that personality traits are a strong predictor of students' study behaviors and offers suggestions for teachers to provide learning interventions according to individual personality profiles. Additionally, the study highlights the application of personality-based interventions in the educational system that help students align learning approaches with personality.

Keywords:
Big Five Personality Traits, Study Habits, Academic Performance, Secondary School Students, Educational Psychology

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2026.9203

Date of Publication: 18-03-2026