Examination of Personality Traits and Their Relationship with Self-Control among Nurses Working in Emergency Departments of Hospitals in Kermanshah City

Background Personality traits have a consistent influence on professional and occupational behaviors. Based on these traits, it is possible to predict an individual's specific behaviors in diverse work-related and occupational contexts. Furthermore, personality traits are essential contributing factors in the development of self-control. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the prevalence of personality traits and their association with self-control among nurses employed in the emergency departments of hospitals in Kermanshah during Methods The study was a cross-sectional analytical investigation. The statistical sample comprised 154 nurses employed in the emergency department. Participants were selected using convenience sampling for the study. Data collection was conducted using questionnaires. Upon obtaining informed consent from the participants, the questionnaires were distributed to the study subjects. All participants filled out a demographic form, the Nikmanesh Self-control Questionnaire, and the NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI). The data were analyzed with SPSS software, version 25, utilizing suitable statistical tests. Results The research findings revealed a significant relationship between the components of personality traits and self-control among nurses. These personality traits can elucidate the levels of self-control in nurses employed in emergency departments. Furthermore, all sub-scales of self-control, except impulsivity and risk-taking behavior, demonstrated a significant negative correlation with personality traits. Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that personality traits significantly influence the self-control of nurses. Notably, stronger personality traits in all dimensions, barring neuroticism, are inversely related to the self-control scores of nurses. Consequently, to improve the performance and job quality of nurses, it is recommended that substantial revisions be implemented in the educational curriculum. Additionally, recruitment and employment processes for nurses should consider cultural factors, personality traits, and individual preferences.