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Neuroticism and Its Detrimental Effects on Safety Behaviour in High-Risk Work Environments

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  • Esuuk Elijah

    (University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria)

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This study looks at how workers in high-risk petroleum activities in Nigeria’s Niger Delta behave in terms of safety when they have neurotic personality traits. It is believed that neuroticism, which is typified by emotional instability, worry, and pessimism, compromises safety compliance and involvement. Regression analysis is used in the study to measure the association between neuroticism and safety behaviour using a cross-sectional survey of 384 workers from five oil and gas companies. The findings show a strong negative correlation: β = -0.180 for safety compliance and β = -0.164 for safety involvement. In order to reduce the hazards associated with neurotic tendencies in dangerous work contexts, these findings emphasize the necessity of psychological screening and focused interventions.

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  • Esuuk Elijah, 2025. "Neuroticism and Its Detrimental Effects on Safety Behaviour in High-Risk Work Environments," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 10(8), pages 699-700, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:10:y:2025:i:8:p:699-700
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