The Effects of Occupational Therapists’ Personality Traits on Job Satisfaction

Objective : This study aimed to examine the effects of personality traits on job satisfaction among occupational therapists working in clinical settings and to provide foundational data for improving job satisfaction within this professional group. Methods : The participants were 92 occupational therapists currently employed in clinical practice. Data were collected using the Big Five Model and a job satisfaction questionnaire between April 10 and April 23, 2025. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 29.0, including reliability analysis, descriptive statistics, and multiple regression analysis. Results : The results indicated that neuroticism had a negative effect on job satisfaction (p<.05), while agreeableness had a significant positive effect (p<.01). Extraversion, openness, and conscientiousness showed no significant effects on job satisfaction. The regression model explained 23.1% of the variance in job satisfaction. Conclusion : This study provides valuable insights into the relationship between personality traits and job satisfaction among occupational therapists. The findings suggest the need for emotional regulation and stress coping programs for therapists with high neuroticism, as well as the development of interpersonal skills training and teamwork programs to enhance agreeableness and improve job satisfaction.