The Influence of Educational Level on Self-efficacy, Introversion, and Agreeableness: an Interpersonal Difference Analysis

Authors

  • Roxana Chiș Center of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences Psychology and Social Work, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Arad, Romania
  • Sonia Ignat Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Arad, Romania
  • Regis Roman Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Arad, Romania
  • Edgar Demeter Center of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences Psychology and Social Work, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Arad, Romania
  • Sabin Chiș Faculty of Food Engineering Tourism and Environment Protection, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Arad, Romania
  • Dana Rad Center of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences Psychology and Social Work, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Arad, Romania http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6754-3585
  • Felix Arion Department of Economic Sciences University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine from Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18662/rrem/16.2/872

Keywords:

level of education, psychological traits, self-efficacy, introversion, agreeableness

Abstract

This research examines the impact of educational attainment on psychological traits such as self-efficacy, introversion, and agreeableness. The primary goal of this study is to see whether there are significant variations in these traits according to the educational level of the participants and to identify relationships between educational level and psychological traits. A number of hypotheses were formulated, anticipating that self-efficacy would be higher in participants with higher levels of education, while introversion would be lower. Agreeableness was also hypothesized to be influenced by level of education, with higher means in those with higher levels of education. To test these hypotheses, a questionnaire was completed by a sample of 238 respondents, who were grouped according to their level of education. Data analysis revealed significant differences between education groups on self-efficacy, introversion, and agreeableness. The findings were explored in light of current ideas, with a focus on their theoretical and practical consequences. Finally, the study underlines the role of education in forming personality characteristics and the necessity for more research in this area. The study's limitations were also acknowledged, and future research objectives were offered to help us better grasp this complicated link.

Author Biography

Dana Rad, Center of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences Psychology and Social Work, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Arad, Romania

 

Faculty of Educational Sciences, Psychology and Social Sciences

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2024-05-31

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Chiș, R., Ignat, S., Roman, R., Demeter, E., Chiș, S., Rad, D., & Arion, F. (2024). The Influence of Educational Level on Self-efficacy, Introversion, and Agreeableness: an Interpersonal Difference Analysis. Revista Romaneasca Pentru Educatie Multidimensionala, 16(2), 569-580. https://doi.org/10.18662/rrem/16.2/872

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Vol. 16 No. 2 (2024): Revista Romaneasca pentru Educatie Multidimensionala

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Psycho-Social Competencies & Educational Strategies

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