Paper Details

Name: Sachin Chalisgaonkar & Sujata Parwani
Country: India

Year: 2026
Volume: Volume No: 13, Issue No: 1, Year: 2026
Page Number: 1-8
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20351607

ABSTRACT
Personality characteristics significantly influence professional conduct, adaptability in careers, and effectiveness within organizational settings. This study investigates gender-based variations in personality traits among professionally qualified students who have secured campus placements in Madhya Pradesh. The Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF)
is employed as a standardized psychological instrument to assess these traits empirically. The primary objective of the research is to explore differences between male and female students across major personality dimensions that impact employability and workplace performance.
The study is based on data collected from a diverse and representative group of campusplaced students enrolled in management, engineering, and other professional programs. Appropriate statistical methods were used to examine and interpret variations across personality factors. The results indicate significant gender-related differences in dimensions such as emotional regulation, assertiveness, sensitivity, and independence, alongside certain traits where similarities were observed. The findings offer valuable insights for recruiters, university placement cells, and educational institutions in developing inclusive and gender-responsive training, guidance, and career development programs. By presenting empirical evidence from a regional perspective, the study enhances existing employability literature and emphasizes the relevance of integrating psychological assessment tools into campus recruitment and placement practices.

Keywords: Gender-based differences, personality characteristics, 16PF, campus recruitment, professional education, Madhya Pradesh, employability, psychological measurement, empirical analysis.