The objective of this study is to examine the effects of Big Five personality traits on job crafting among private university academic staff. A total of 284 completed surveys were collected using a proportionate stratified sampling method and a simple random sampling technique. Applying the use of Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling, the results have shown that agreeableness (β = 0.257, p < 0.05), openness to experience (β = 0.195, p < 0.05), and extraversion (β = 0.349, p < 0.05) promote job crafting behaviour. Theoretically, a comprehensive conceptual model for the Big Five personality traits and job crafting has been developed, and serves as a valuable reference for future studies. Moreover, this study also provides limitations and recommendations for future research.
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