Big Five Personality Traits as Predictor of Teacher Freezing

This study examined the influence of big five personality traits on teacher freezing. To address the purpose of the study, 606 samples were taken from various educational institutions of West Bengal, India. Big five personality inventory was used with little modification. This inventory comprised of 102 statements about big five personality traits. Big five personality traits are: Extraversion, Neuroticism, and Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness and Agreeableness. The Collected data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques including correlation and regression analysis. It was found that big five personality traits have a significant influence on the level of freezing among teachers. The present study suggested that the incorporation of personality development and professional growth strategies into teacher education programme to address the factors associated with teacher freezing and professional well-being. This study has implication for educators and educational institutions in understanding the importance of personality traits in teachers ‘professional development, retention strategies, career progression and student outcomes.