Impact of Personality Traits on Self-Esteem and Leisure Motivation; Dichotomy of Genders

Abstract

The study was conducted to explore the impact of personality traits on self-esteem and leisure motivation in males and females. A total of 200 participants, of which 100 were males and 100 were females (n= 200), were selected from urban Indian cities for this research. They were surveyed using the Mini IPIP Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE), and Leisure Motivation Scale. The study reveals significant gender differences in personality traits and leisure motivation. Males exhibit higher overall leisure motivation, while females show greater conscientiousness and neuroticism levels, underlining the importance of considering gender in understanding psychological well-being. While certain personality traits impact self-esteem, they have less influence on leisure motivation across genders, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions to address individual differences.