The relationship between personality traits and job satisfaction: A research in the context of remote working model

The purpose of this study is to elucidate the relationship between five factor personality traits and job satisfaction in the context of remote working model. In this direction, a survey was conducted by applying the questionnaire technique to a sample of 254 people residing in Manisa and Izmir provinces and working remotely. The questionnaire fram used ın the research consists of two scales and questions prepared to determine the demographic structure of the sample. In the study, correlation analysis and regression analysis were performed to determine the relationship between five factor personality traits and job satisfaction. The scale used to measure the personality traits of individuals in the study is the Five Factor Personality Traits scale developed by Jhon, Donahue and Kentle in 1991. In the study, the scale adapted into Turkish by Alkan (2007) and adapted from Gümüş's (2009) study was used. The scale used to measure individuals job satisfaction ıs the Minnesota Job Satisfaction scale developed by Weiss et al. İn 1967. In the research, the version adapted into Turkish by Baycan (1985) was used. The validity and reliability values of both scales were determined to be appropriate as a result of the analyzes. As a result of the research, a positive and sicniicant relationship was found between extraversion and responsibity personality traits and job satisfaction. Another important finding is that extraversion and conscientiousness personality traits are significant veriables in determining the level of job satisfaction. These veriables affect the job satisfaction level positively. Keywords: Five factor personality, Job satisfaction, Remote Working