Personality Traits, Work Motivation and Job Satisfaction in Healthcare Professionals

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.