Personality Traits as Predictors of Social Loafing Behavior in Collaborative Tasks Among University Students
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Social loafing, where individuals exert less effort in group settings, is common in academic and workplace environments, impacting productivity and the quality of education. This phenomenon is often experienced by students in group work, influenced not only by social factors but also by personality traits. Recognizing that individuals display varying levels of social loafing based on their traits, this study examined personality traits as predictors of social loafing in collaborative tasks. Using a non-experimental correlational design, the research employed quantitative methods to analyze the relationships between variables. Personality traits were assessed using the Big Five Inventory (BFI), while social loafing tendencies were measured with the Perceived Social Loafing Questionnaire (PSLQ) and Social Loafing Tendency Questionnaire (SLTQ). Stratified random sampling ensured diverse representation, with 228 university students participating. The findings revealed that Agreeableness was the strongest negative predictor of social loafing, suggesting that agreeable individuals are less likely to loaf in group tasks. Notably, Conscientiousness did not significantly predict social loafing, contradicting expectations. These results offer valuable insights into how personality traits influence group dynamics, enhancing understanding of individual differences in collaborative settings.
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