Influence of Personality Traits on Motivation and Engagement among Adolescents During Online Education

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 02 | 02 | Page :
    By

    Rashmi Motwani,

  • Ritu Raj,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Behavior and Allied Science, Amity University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Behavior and Allied Science, Amity University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

Abstract

This study investigates how the Big Five personality traits—openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism—affect motivation and engagement among adolescents in online education settings. During the COVID-19 pandemic, online learning became a necessity, but not all students adapted equally. A sample of 600 students aged 16 to 19 years from 30 inter colleges in the Gwalior district participated in this research. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire measuring personality traits and online learning motivation/engagement. SPSS was used for statistical analysis, including Pearson correlation. Results reveal that conscientiousness and openness are positively associated with motivation and engagement, while neuroticism shows a negative correlation. These findings highlight the need for personalized digital learning strategies that consider individual personality differences to improve educational outcomes.

Keywords: Personality Traits, Big Five, Motivation, Engagement, Online Education, Adolescents

How to cite this article:
Rashmi Motwani, Ritu Raj. Influence of Personality Traits on Motivation and Engagement among Adolescents During Online Education. International Journal of Education Sciences. 2025; 02(02):-.
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Rashmi Motwani, Ritu Raj. Influence of Personality Traits on Motivation and Engagement among Adolescents During Online Education. International Journal of Education Sciences. 2025; 02(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijes/article=2025/view=226913


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Ahead of Print Subscription Original Research
Volume 02
02
Received 07/05/2025
Accepted 04/07/2025
Published 14/08/2025
Publication Time 99 Days
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