Relación entre los cinco grandes rasgos de personalidad y los niveles de satisfacción laboral en trabajadores de 19 a 45 años de una empresa privada ubicada en el cantón Mejía durante el año 2025

Abstract

This research analyzes the relationship between the Big Five personality traits (extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness to experience) and levels of job satisfaction in a sample of 80 employees from a private company located in the canton of Mejía, aged between 19 and 45 years. The study follows a quantitative approach, with a correlational and cross-sectional design, using the BFI (Big Five Inventory) and the job satisfaction questionnaire S10/23.The results reveal that extraversion and agreeableness are the traits most strongly associated with higher job satisfaction, followed by conscientiousness. In contrast, neuroticism shows a negative correlation, indicating that individuals with greater emotional instability tend to feel less satisfied with their work environment. Openness to experience did not show a significant general relationship, although it may have an impact in contexts where creativity and innovation are valued. The study also shows that over 80% of participants feel satisfied or very satisfied with their job. These findings highlight the importance of understanding personality traits as a key factor in workplace well-being and performance. It is recommended that organizations integrate personality assessment into their recruitment, training, and human talent management processes to develop strategies that enhance employee engagement, reduce turnover, and strengthen organizational climate.Finally, the research demonstrates that understanding employees' personalities not only helps in better interpreting their behavior but also provides valuable tools for designing more human, healthy, and productive work environments.