An Investigation of the Five Factor Personality Traits and Innovation Skills of Students in Theology Education

Bibliographic Details
Title: An Investigation of the Five Factor Personality Traits and Innovation Skills of Students in Theology Education
Language: English
Authors: Rahman, Imas Kania (ORCID 0000-0002-2429-9364), Rosidah, Noneng Siti (ORCID 0000-0002-1117-7106), Faizah, Tya Amiratul (ORCID 0000-0002-7538-522X), Hamidah, Rizka Nur (ORCID 0000-0002-3463-5894)
Source: International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology. 2023 11(4):881-897.
Availability: International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology. Necmettin Erbakan University, Ahmet Kelesoglu Education Faculty, Meram, Konya, 42090, Turkey. e-mail: ijermst@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.ijemst.net/index.php/ijemst/index
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 18
Publication Date: 2023
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Theological Education, Personality Traits, Innovation, College Students, Correlation, Self Control, Gender Differences, Age Differences, Islam, Religious Colleges
Geographic Terms: Indonesia
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: NEO Five Factor Inventory
ISSN: 2147-611X
Abstract: This study aims to examine the relationship between personality traits and innovation skills among students in the Faculty of Islamic Sciences in Indonesia. Personal information form, Five Factor Personality Scale and Innovation Skills Scale were used as data collection tools. According to results it can be stated that there are significant relationships between the personality traits and innovation skills of students in the Faculty of Islamic Sciences. Agreeableness and self-discipline dimensions are prominent factors in students' personality structures that support their innovation skills. Differences were observed in terms of gender and age variables at students. The higher self-discipline and neuroticism-based personality traits of female students determined. In terms of innovation skills, significant differences were found among students in the Faculty of Islamic Sciences based on their gender. It was determined that male students have a significantly higher perception of innovation skills. It was found that newly enrolled students (18-20 age group) have higher neuroticism traits compared to their older peers. Regarding the educational level variable, analyses showed no significant differences in the sub-dimensions of neuroticism, self-discipline, agreeableness, and openness to experience based on the educational level. In addition, results indicate that all personality traits show a significant relationship with innovation skills. While there is an inverse relationship between neuroticism and innovation skills, the other personality dimensions (extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience) exhibit a positive relationship. These results indicate the need for educational programs and support services to be designed to enhance students' personality traits and innovation skills. Additionally, considering demographic factors such as gender and age is important to understand students' individual differences and needs.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2023
Accession Number: EJ1395647
Database: ERIC