TEAM COLLABORATION INFLUENCE OF PERSONALITY TRAITS AMONG MARINE BIOLOGISTS

Abstract

In marine biology, effective collaboration is critical because of the interdisciplinary and field-intensive nature of the work. This study examines the impact of individual traits on collaboration among marine biologists. Applying the Big Five Personality Model of Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism, the study measures collaboration tendencies within and across different field teams. It was conducted using 60 marine biologists from five participating institutions, employing a mixed-method strategy including psychometric testing, tracking performance metrics, and conducting peer reviews. The results indicate that agreeableness and conscientiousness are two traits that, together, show strong emphasis on synergy within teams and research output. A TPM (Total Productive Management) model is incorporated in order to optimize team function from the perspective of organizational goals in research. The paper suggests specific strategies aimed at improving collaboration that are tailored to individual personality assessments.