A kick-start to explore the concept of personal quality

Azad Iqram  Nadmilail; Mohd Effendi Ewan  Mohd Matore; Siti Mistima   Maat

doi:10.33306/mjssh/277

Azad Iqram Nadmilail Faculty of Education, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia.
Mohd Effendi Ewan Mohd Matore Research Centre of Education, Leadership and Policy, Faculty of Education, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia
Siti Mistima Maat University Research Groups (KPU), Educational Evaluation, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia

Abstract

This paper explains the concept of personal quality through the lens of the Big Five Personality Model and Self-Efficacy Theory. Personal qualities are described as a visionary, accountable, consistent, always motivated, tolerant and always committed individual. The Big Five Personality Model identifies five fundamental dimensions of personality, including openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. These personality traits play a crucial role in determining how individuals interact with others, handle stress, and approach challenges, thereby influencing their personal quality. In conjunction with the Big Five Personality Model, the Self-Efficacy Theory posits that highly motivated behavior as a conscious cognitive process that involves the ability to anticipate objectives and rewards, as well as the application of judgment, evaluation and decision making. Understanding personal quality through the integration of these psychological frameworks allows for a comprehensive evaluation of human behavior and individual differences. By recognizing the role of personality traits and self-belief in shaping personal quality, researchers and scholars can design effective interventions to enhance personal growth and well-being, thus contributing to a more fulfilling and productive society.

Keywords: Personal Quality, Big Five Personality Model, Self-Efficacy Theory, Personality, Psychology

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