Gender Differences in Personality among Tribal Adolescents of Nandurbar District

Abstract

This study explores gender differences in personality traits among tribal adolescents in the Nandurbar District, focusing on five key personality traits: Neuroticism (N), Extraversion (E), Openness to Experience (O), Agreeableness (A), and Conscientiousness (C). A sample of 120 adolescents, comprising 60 males and 60 females, was assessed. They were administered NEO FFI 3.0, 60 item version in a group of 10 to 15 participants at one time. The obtained data then processed with the help of SPSS window. The findings reveal significant gender differences in Extraversion, Openness to Experience, and Agreeableness, while no significant differences were observed in Neuroticism and Conscientiousness.