Academic Achievement and Big-Five Personality Factors among Secondary School Students

The present study examined the level of academic achievement and Big-Five personality factors among secondary school students and explored differences in Big-Five personality factors with respect to gender, locality, and type of school. The study also investigated the relationship between academic achievement and Big-Five personality factors. A descriptive survey method was employed on a sample of 800 secondary school students selected from different secondary schools. Statistical techniques such as percentage analysis, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and Pearson’s coefficient of correlation were used for data analysis. The findings revealed that the majority of students possessed average and above-average levels of academic achievement and average levels of Big-Five personality factors. No significant differences were found in Big-Five personality factors with regard to gender, locality, and type of school, conscientiousness, openness, and agreeableness showed positive and significant relationships with academic achievement, whereas neuroticism and extraversion demonstrated significant negative relationships with academic achievement. The study highlights the importance of positive personality traits in enhancing students’ academic performance and educational development.