The Predictive of Social Networks-Based Learning in Physical Education and Sports Teachers: The Big Five Personality
ABSTRACT
Aim:
In this research, it was aimed to investigate whether the big five personality
traits are predictive of using social networks. Method: The research,
which was designed with the correlational survey model, had a total of 203 (age=21.36±2.88),
101 females (
age=21.40±3.06),
102 males (
age=21.32±2.70)
that was selected by easy sampling and aged between 18 and 39, who studied at
Sakarya Applied Sciences and Bartưn Universities, and sports sciences faculties.
In the research, the data were collected by using the "Personal Information
Form", "The Social Networks-Based Learning Perception Scale" and the "Five
Factor Personality Inventory". Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and
Regression analyzes were used in the analysis of the data. Findings:
According to the research findings, positive and significant relationships were
found between the big five personality traits of extraversion, openness to
experience, agreeableness and conscientiousness and social networks-based
learning in physical education and sports teacher candidates. It was also found
that agreeableness significantly explained social networks-based learning.
Conclusion: As a result; It has been revealed that only agreeableness from
the big five personality traits is predictive in social networks-based learning.