Influence of Personality Characteristics on Ethnic Morality

This study aimed at investigating the influence of personality characteristics on ethic morality. Evidently, two hundred research participants were included for this study from among the Ekiti State University Undergraduate Students. Two research instruments that were used in the course of this study include; Big five personality trait questionnaire developed by John (1991) a measure personality and Ethic Moral Self-Inventory developed by Olukoya (1998). Four hypotheses were tested, Regression, Analysis of Variance and Independent t-test statistical test were used to analyze the hypotheses respectively. Result revealed that there was a significant influence of personality characteristics on ethic morality (F(5,192) = 8.18 P<.05). It was also revealed from the study that age significantly influenced ethic morality (F(3,194) = 9.592 P <.05). Result also revealed that, marital status influenced ethic morality (t (189) = 3.027 P<.05). Finally, family structure has a significant influence on ethic morality. (t(189) = -2.60 P<.05). Findings are discussed according to the literatures and it was recommended that parent and guardians should develop a policy in enacting and promoting moral teachings among their children. Further studies are recommended on this topic.