The Impact of Individual Differences on Job Performance and Mental Health Among Accountants

Authors : Zülküf Çevik

Pages : 149-164

Doi:10.47129/bartiniibf.1571400

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Publication Date : 2024-11-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Research is limited on the relationship between accountants\' personality traits and their work-related attitudes, behaviors, and self-perception. Therefore, this study examines the effects of accountants\' personality traits on job performance and mental health. The study examined individual variations in general self-efficacy, self-esteem, and “the Big Five personality traits, including openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.” 192 accountants working in the Sakarya and Kocaeli regions participated in the study through online surveys. The findings indicate that positive personality traits, such as agreeableness and extraversion, have beneficial effects on both job performance and mental health. Additionally, self-esteem and self-efficacy were positively correlated with these variables. Conversely, neuroticism was identified as having a negative impact on both mental health and job performance. These results highlight the importance of assessing personality traits before hiring accountants. Neuroticism may increase the likelihood of experiencing difficulties in the accounting profession. Therefore, it is crucial to consider personality traits in the recruitment processes of accounting professionals.
Keywords : Muhasebeciler, Öz yeterlilik, Öz saygı, Mental Sağlık, Büyük Beşli