Enhancing Work Engagement through Personal Growth: Unmasking Neuroticism’s Influence

Abstract

Job engagement and personal growth are critical factors influencing an individual's job satisfaction and overall organizational performance. Personal growth and job engagement influence an individual’s personality by fostering increased self-awareness, openness to new experiences, resilience, and coping skills. While genetic and early life experiences also shape personality, personal growth and fulfilling work act as catalysts for changes in traits and attitudes of an individual over time. This research explores the relationship between job engagement, personal growth, and the role of neuroticism as a potential influencing factor.

The (Utrecht Work Engagement Scale) UWES 9 item scale for job engagement, 14 item scale of Psychological Well-being for personal growth, and the Big Five Inventory (BFI) Scale for neuroticism were used to collect data from a diverse sample of 337 employees from various industries of Central India by utilizing convenience and judgmental sampling techniques.

Personal growth was found to be a vital component of job engagement, emphasizing continuous development and self-awareness in achieving organizational success. Furthermore, Neuroticism can impact negative emotions and poor performance, especially when people feel threatened in a work environment. This highlights the importance of considering individual personality traits when studying how people work in the organization.

This research provides valuable insights for organizations seeking to enhance employee engagement and personal growth. Understanding the role of neuroticism also facilitates targeted interventions to address stress vulnerability and promote overall well-being. By leveraging these findings, organizations can develop effective strategies for optimizing employee potential, productivity, and long-term success.