Abstract:
The present study investigated the association between work motivation, personality traits and
job satisfaction in healthcare professionals. A correlational design was used and sample consist
of 350 healthcare professionals, including both male and female, aged 30 to 40 (M= 36.88, SD =
4.79), from government and private hospitals in Lahore. The study variables were evaluated
using self report instruments like demographic questionnaire, Big Five Inventory,
Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale and Minnesota Satisfaction Scale. The findings
indicated that extraversion, agreeableness, openness to new experiences, work motivation and
job satisfaction were all positively correlated. Furthermore, it was found that work motivation
and personality traits are positive predictors of job satisfaction. The implications of the study
extend to healthcare organizations in Pakistan and provide a valuable framework for developing
evidence-based interventions. By targeting the personality traits and work motivation of
healthcare professionals, organizations can increase job satisfaction, improve the standard of
patient care, and optimize overall organizational results
