Psychological Traits and Administrative Competency of Educational Personnel in the Primary Educational Service Area Office

Abstract

          This quantitative research aimed to 1) examine the level of psychological traits, 2) assess the level of administrative competency, and 3) analyze the relationship between psychological traits and administrative competency of educational personnel in the Primary Educational Service Area Office. The sample consisted of 385 educational personnel, and data were collected using a questionnaire. The analysis involved percentages, means, and standard deviations.

          The research findings revealed that: 1) The overall psychological traits were at a high level, with future orientation and self-control being the most prominent factors, followed by achievement motivation, knowledge development, and professional attitude, respectively. 2) The overall administrative competency was also at a high level, with achievement orientation ranking highest, followed by teamwork, service quality, self-development, and professional ethics. 3) Psychological traits were positively correlated with administrative competency at a moderate level, with statistical significance at the 0.01 level.

          These findings highlight the importance of developing psychological traits to enhance the competency of educational personnel. The results can serve as a guideline for systematically improving personnel capabilities in the education sector.