Table 4 Statistically significant correlation coefficients between students’ averaged scores of individual performance from peer team members and individual-level traits (i.e. GPA, extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and openness)
From: The influence of personality and ability on undergraduate teamwork and team performance
| Aspects of Individual Performance | GPA | E | A | C | ES | O |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed to do an equal share of the work. | ||||||
| Kept an open mind, was willing to consider others’ ideas. | ||||||
| Was fully engaged in discussions during meetings. | ||||||
| Took a leadership role in some aspects of the project. | r=.307 | |||||
| p=.003 | ||||||
| Often tried to excessively dominate group discussions. | r=.209 | |||||
| p=.047 | ||||||
| Contributed useful ideas that helped the group succeed. | r=.316 | |||||
| p=.002 | ||||||
| Encouraged group to complete the project on a timely basis. | r=.297 | r=.202 | ||||
| p=.004 | p=.05 | |||||
| Delivered work when promised/needed. | r=.327 | |||||
| p=.002 | ||||||
| Had difficulty negotiating issues with members of the group. | ||||||
| Communicated ideas clearly and effectively. | r=.206 | |||||
| p=.05 |