A Descriptive Study On Personality Traits And Demographic Profile Of Individuals Using The Big Five Model

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to use descriptive analysis to investigate the personality characteristics and demographic profile of a sample group. 50 people in all took part in the study, with the majority being women (68%) and those in the 21–30 age range (38%). Seventy percent were self-employed, sixty-six percent were single, and eighty-two percent were part of two- to four-person nuclear households. In terms of education, 48% had postgraduate degrees, while 24% made between ₹10,000 and ₹20,000 a month. A five-point Likert scale based on the Big Five Personality dimensions was used to evaluate personality characteristics. The majority of interviewees described themselves as gregarious yet not reserved, indicating moderate levels of extraversion. The majority showed high levels of agreeableness, rejecting fault-finding conduct and showing trust in others. Though opinions on laziness differed, more than half of respondents said they were thorough in their conscientiousness. Even while the majority of respondents said they managed their stress well, a sizable percentage nevertheless occasionally felt anxious, which is indicative of mild neuroticism. While comments about imagination were more neutral, artistic interests demonstrated an openness to experience. All things considered, the study sheds light on the sample group's sociodemographic background and personality traits, laying the groundwork for future behavioral and psychological investigations.