The mediating role of emotional intelligence levels in the effect of cabin crew's personality traits on flight safety attitudes

In this study, it is aimed to examine the mediating role of emotional intelligence in the relationship between cabin crew personality traits and flight safety attitudes. The sample of the study consists of 571 cabin crew personnel reached by simple random sampling method. The questionnaire used in the research includes Demographic Information Form, Five Factor Personality Inventory, Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale and Flight Safety Attitudes Scale. As a result of the correlation analysis performed within the scope of the study, it was determined that there were positive and significant relationships between personality traits, emotional intelligence and flight safety attitudes. As a result of the analyzes carried out with structural equation modeling, it was concluded that emotional intelligence has a mediating role in the relationship between personality traits and flight safety attitudes. Key Words: Personality Traits, Emotional Intelligence, Flight Safety Attitudes, Cabin Crew,