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    In search of a linkage between personality traits and interpersonal behaviour during the covid-19 pandemic: a case study on indian marine engineers using structural equation modelling /
    (Galenos Publishing House, 2024-08-14) Mitra, Toorban
    Building and maintaining social and interpersonal relationships are crucial for mental health. However, due to the unique characteristics of jobs, building and maintaining such interpersonal relationships with colleagues as well as others may not be as similar to off-shore employees like shore- based ones. On the contrary, preference towards exhibiting interpersonal relationship behaviour is another area that needs attention in the maritime sector. Such preferences may be unique while individuals pass through uncertain situations like the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, this study investigates the linkages between personality traits and interpersonal relationship behaviours among Indian marine engineers. Data was gathered through snowball sampling from 385 marine engineers utilising the Big Five Inventory and the Fundamental Interpersonal Relationship Orientation-Behavior™ framework after necessary adaptations of these instruments. Results show that conscientiousness is linked to expressed inclusion and wanted control. Extraversion is linked with all behaviours except wanted control, while agreeableness is associated with expressed control. Neuroticism shows linkages with wanted inclusion, expressed control, and wanted control. This study fills critical research gaps by examining the missing links between personality traits and interpersonal relationships in a high-stress environment like the maritime sector and that too during the COVID-19 pandemic. These insights emphasise the need for effective communication and teamwork in high-stress maritime environments.
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    Linkage of job ranks and personality traits with augmented stress: a study on Indian marine engineers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic /
    (Via Medica, 2023-06-30) Mitra, Toorban
    Background: Marine engineering is a profession that affects a high level of physical and psychological stress. Such a high level of stress was further aggravated during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. On the other hand, personality traits and perceived stress are linked with each other, while job ranks also influence stress levels among employees. However, very few clinical studies are available on this mechanism in seafarers. This study explores the hidden area through the collection of cross-sectional data. Materials and methods: Big Five personality traits instrument, along with a stress augmentation questionnaire, were administered among 280 Indian marine engineers across job ranks who have sailed prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The collected data were analysed using Kruskal-Wallis test and structural equation modelling. Results and Conclusions: The analysis reveals significant differences among Indian marine engineers across their job ranks towards their perception of augmented stress levels. It also indicates that, except for extraversion, personality traits have linkages with levels of augmented stress among Indian marine engineers during the pandemic.
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    In Search of a Linkage Between Personality Traits and Interpersonal Behaviour During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study on Indian Marine Engineers Using Structural Equation Modelling
    (Galenos Publishing House, 2024) Mitra, Toorban
    Building and maintaining social and interpersonal relationships are crucial for mental health. However, due to the unique characteristics of jobs, building and maintaining such interpersonal relationships with colleagues as well as others may not be as similar to off-shore employees like shorebased ones. On the contrary, preference towards exhibiting interpersonal relationship behaviour is another area that needs attention in the maritime sector. Such preferences may be unique while individuals pass through uncertain situations like the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, this study investigates the linkages between personality traits and interpersonal relationship behaviours among Indian marine engineers. Data was gathered through snowball sampling from 385 marine engineers utilising the Big Five Inventory and the Fundamental Interpersonal Relationship Orientation-Behavior™ framework after necessary adaptations of these instruments. Results show that conscientiousness is linked to expressed inclusion and wanted control. Extraversion is linked with all behaviours except wanted control, while agreeableness is associated with expressed control. Neuroticism shows linkages with wanted inclusion, expressed control, and wanted control. This study fills critical research gaps by examining the missing links between personality traits and interpersonal relationships in a high-stress environment like the maritime sector and that too during the COVID-19 pandemic. These insights emphasise the need for effective communication and teamwork in high-stress maritime environments.
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    Linkage of job ranks and personality traits with augmented stress: a study on Indian marine engineers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
    (International Maritime Health, 2023-05-04) Mitra, Toorban
    Background: Marine engineering is a profession that affects a high level of physical and psychological stress. Such a high level of stress was further aggravated during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. On the other hand, personality traits and perceived stress are linked with each other, while job ranks also influence stress levels among employees. However, very few clinical studies are available on this mechanism in seafarers. This study explores the hidden area through the collection of cross-sectional data. Materials and methods: Big Five personality traits instrument, along with a stress augmentation questionnaire, were administered among 280 Indian marine engineers across job ranks who have sailed prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The collected data were analysed using Kruskal-Wallis test and structural equation modelling. Results and Conclusions: The analysis reveals significant differences among Indian marine engineers across their job ranks towards their perception of augmented stress levels. It also indicates that, except for extraversion, personality traits have linkages with levels of augmented stress among Indian marine engineers during the pandemic.