The role of personality traits and psychological health in job

Aim and Materials: The aim of current study was to investigate the role of the personality traits and psychological health in staff's job satisfaction. Methods and Materials: Using available sampling method 110 people of Kharazmi University administrative staff were selected and assessed by big Five factor of personality questionnaire, psychological health questionnaire and Spector’s job satisfaction Questionnaire. Data analyzed using Pearson correlation and stepwise multiple regression analysis. The results showed that there are positive relationship between personality traits with job satisfaction in most cases and negative relationship between psychological health with job satisfaction in most cases. Extraversion and agreeableness factors predicted supervisory, co-workers, nurture and process components of job satisfaction. Also, physical complaints, obsession and phobia components predicted supervisory, co-workers, nurture and process components of job satisfaction. According to the role of personality traits and psychological health in job satisfaction, recommended this variables more considered by organization and officials.