When this relationship was examined in a unidirectional manner, all Big 5 traits exhibited a significant, positive relationship with participants' OSLQ scores. Conscientiousness and agreeableness were the strongest predictors of scores. 

Effect of Personality Traits on OSLQ Scores

When looking at the effect of personality, taking into account the number of online classes participants had taken, significant relationships were not found between these factors and participants' overall OSLQ score. However, there were significant relationships between these factors and sub-scales of the OSLQ. The combined effect of high conscientiousness and greater number of online classes taken was the strongest predictor of goal setting, a facet of SRL strategies examined in the sub-scales of the OSLQ.

Combined Effect of Personality Traits/Number of Online Courses on OSLQ Scores

- Effect of Personality Traits on OSLQ Scores
- Combined Effect of Personality Traits/Number of Online Courses on OSLQ Scores

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Research has been conducted to determine the extent to which certain Big 5 personality traits affect self-regulation in the context of virtual learning environments.

Personality Traits and Self-Regulation in Distance Learning

Bruso, J., Stefaniak, J., & Bol, L. (2020). An examination of personality traits as a predictor of the use of self-regulated learning strategies and considerations for online instruction. Educational Technology Research and Development, 68(5), 2659–2683. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-020-09797-y

An Examination of Personality Traits as a Predictor of the Use of Self-regulated Learning Strategies and Considerations for Online Instruction

Since self-regulated learning requires an active process on the behalf of the learner. But virtual settings make this active learning more difficult, as many of the engagement strategies used in the physical classroom are not available online. So, it has been discovered that there is less use of SRL strategies in online learning, which can have adverse effects on student performance. 

Self-Regulated Learning in Online Settings

Interactions Between Personality Traits, Online Self-regulation Learning Questionnaire (OSLQ), and Number of Online Courses Taken

Follow-up interviews were used to obtain deeper responses from participants. The following are major themes obtained from these interviews related to distance learning and SRL:
- Motivation and Distance Learning
- Challenges Affecting Coursework Completion in Distance Learning
- Self-regulation and Course Preparation
- Delivery Format Preferences in Distance Learning

Factors Affecting SRL Use and Digital Learning Experiences (insights from qualitative data)

- Mitigating Accountability Concerns in Online Learning
- Orientation to Online Learning: Applying the Link between SRL Strategy Use and Number of Online Courses Taken
- Assessment Design: Promoting Increased SRL
- Incorporating the Relationship Between Help-Seeking and Neuroticism

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