Personality Type and Leadership Dynamics: Exploring MBTI's Influence on Student Leader's Academic Performance, Work-Life Balance, and Stress Management

This study investigated the influence of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality types on the academic performance, work-life balance, and stress management of student leaders in Noveleta Senior High School in Noveleta Cavite. Rooted in Carl Jung's Theory of Personality, Trait Leadership Theory, and Stress and Coping Theory, the research aims to determine how internal personality dynamics affect leadership dynamics and effectiveness in academic contexts. Utilizing a mixed-method sequential explanatory design, the study first gathered quantitative data via surveys from 70 student leaders, followed by in-depth qualitative interviews with 10 selected participants. Additionally, descriptive and Spearman’s correlation analyses revealed a weak yet statistically significant relationship between MBTI personality types and specific academic and balancing behaviors, such as time management and meeting deadlines, while no strong correlation was found between MBTI types and overall academic performance, work-life balance, or stress management. Thematic analysis of qualitative data further illuminated how personality types influence leadership roles, with introverted and intuitive types showing preference for structured, meaningful engagement, while extroverted and perceiving types leaned toward spontaneity and peer interaction. Findings suggest that while MBTI personality types shape behavioral tendencies, external factors like personal motivation and support systems play a more critical role in student leaders’ success. The study concludes that MBTI personality types can inform support strategies but should not be the sole basis for leadership development. It recommends tailored leadership training and academic interventions based on both personality insights and contextual needs to enhance student leader effectiveness and well-being.