Personality, work centrality, competitive attitude and professional fulfillment in doctors
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This study examined the relationship between Personality, Work Centrality, Competitive Attitude and Professional Fulfillment. Quantitative correlational survey research design and non-probability purposive sampling strategy was used in this study. It was observed that there will likely be a significant relationship between personality and professional fulfillment in doctors. Work Centrality and Competitive Attitude moderate the relation between personality and professional fulfillment. The sample constitutes (n=204) Doctors. To measure the constructs under study Neo Five Personality test, Competitive attitude scale, Work Centrality Scale and Professional Fulfillment Scale was used. After requisite analysis it was observed that the relationship between personality and professional fulfillment was predicted. The current study provides valuable insight about Personality and Professional Fulfillment and their relationship and the role of Work centrality and Competitive Attitude in it. The findings of the study enhanced the previous research by adding weight to it. Findings of this research suggest that Professional fulfillment was positively associated with the personality trait, Agreeableness. Work centrality and competitive attitude were also found to be positively associated with professional fulfillment. Results showed that Work Centrality and Competitive attitude moderates (42%) relationship between Neuroticism and Professional Fulfillment.
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