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VOLUME 16 , ISSUE 3 ( May-June, 2023 ) > List of Articles

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Assessment of Personality Traits among Pediatric Dentists in India: A Cross-sectional Study

Sharath Asokan, PR Geethapriya, Obukavitha Dhanabalan, TD Yogesh Kumar

Keywords : Agreeableness, Big Five personality tests, Conscientiousness, Cross-sectional survey, Emotional stability, Extroversion, Openness to experience

Citation Information : Asokan S, Geethapriya P, Dhanabalan O, Kumar TY. Assessment of Personality Traits among Pediatric Dentists in India: A Cross-sectional Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2023; 16 (3):489-493.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2603

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 03-07-2023

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2023; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim: To identify the most common personality traits among pediatric dentists in India. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Big Five personality test (BFPT). It included 50 questions based on five personality traits—extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and openness to experience. The questionnaire was e-mailed and also sent through WhatsApp messages as a Google Form to all the pediatric dentists in India. Scoring for each trait was done based on the specific formula provided. The data were subjected to statistical analysis using Mann–Whitney U test. Results: A total of 390 pediatric dentists responded and filled out the questionnaire. The agreeableness trait was the most commonly exhibited trait, followed by the conscientiousness trait. Emotional stability was the least exhibited trait. Emotional stability was statistically different between male and female pediatric dentists. Conclusion: Agreeableness and emotional stability were the most and least expressed traits, respectively, among the participants. This survey showed that pediatric dentists in India could have a high tolerance and competent behavior. Clinical significance: Dentists may possess unique personality traits that distinguish them from the general population. Within the dental profession, there could be variations in personality traits depending on the specialty they practice.

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