The Relationship of Personality Traits and Life Satisfaction with Academic Performance of Undergraduate Students

The objective of this study was to ascertain the correlation between personality traits, life satisfaction, and academic performance (CGPA). The research area was Lower Dir. The entire sample size was N=373. The total number of male undergraduate students was n=185 and female undergraduate students was n=188, with an age range of 18-25, serving as a representative sample from each academic institution. The correlational study indicated that the personality qualities of Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, and Agreeableness exhibited a positive correlation with CGPA, while Extraversion showed no association, and Neuroticism demonstrated a negative link with CGPA, thereby confirming the hypothesis. The t-test analysis indicated that female undergraduate students exhibited greater conscientiousness and higher CGPA than their male counterparts, hence corroborating the findings. This research identifies distinct personality qualities correlated with enhanced academic success. Counselors can assist students regarding appropriate career routes that correspond with their skills and interests by comprehending the distinctive amalgamation of features associated with various fields of study or professions.