Research Article

EXTRAVERSION – THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS

Volume: 9 Number: 2 January 5, 2026
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EXTRAVERSION – THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS

Abstract

Extraversion is one of the most consistent personality traits involved in interpersonal relationships and in adapting to the professional environment. The present study investigates the relationship between extraversion and the dimensions of social relationships assessed by the Social Relationship Questionnaire (SRS), on a sample of 152 employees in the banking sector. Spearman correlation analysis revealed positive and significant associations between extraversion and networking (r = .167, p < .05), cooperation (r = .177, p < .05), conflict management (r = .306, p < .01) and persuasion (r = p < .185). The results suggest that extraverted individuals demonstrate an increased capacity to initiate and maintain relationships, to collaborate effectively and to resolve conflict in a constructive way. No significant relationships were identified between extraversion and the dimensions of self-evaluation or emotional attachment. The study confirms the literature that extraversion is an essential predictor of socio-professional relationships and offers practical implications for the development of training programs in organizations, orienting towards the optimization of collaboration and employee performance. In this research, the relationship between extraversion and the dimensions of social relationships is investigated, using Spearman correlations to highlight statistically significant patterns. Preliminary results suggest the existence of positive correlations between extraversion and networking, cooperation, conflict management and persuasion, confirming the literature. On the other hand, the lack of significant correlations with self-evaluation and emotional attachment indicates an area for future exploration.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Sensory Processes, Perception and Performance

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 5, 2026

Submission Date

December 11, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 22, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 9 Number: 2

APA
Hanza, L. (2026). EXTRAVERSION – THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS. BilgeTürk Uluslararası Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, 9(2), 179-186. https://izlik.org/JA95NY56ER
AMA
1.Hanza L. EXTRAVERSION – THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS. bilgeTurk. 2026;9(2):179-186. https://izlik.org/JA95NY56ER
Chicago
Hanza, Laura. 2026. “EXTRAVERSION – THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS”. BilgeTürk Uluslararası Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi 9 (2): 179-86. https://izlik.org/JA95NY56ER.
EndNote
Hanza L (January 1, 2026) EXTRAVERSION – THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS. BilgeTürk Uluslararası Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi 9 2 179–186.
IEEE
[1]L. Hanza, “EXTRAVERSION – THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS”, bilgeTurk, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 179–186, Jan. 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA95NY56ER
ISNAD
Hanza, Laura. “EXTRAVERSION – THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS”. BilgeTürk Uluslararası Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi 9/2 (January 1, 2026): 179-186. https://izlik.org/JA95NY56ER.
JAMA
1.Hanza L. EXTRAVERSION – THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS. bilgeTurk. 2026;9:179–186.
MLA
Hanza, Laura. “EXTRAVERSION – THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS”. BilgeTürk Uluslararası Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, vol. 9, no. 2, Jan. 2026, pp. 179-86, https://izlik.org/JA95NY56ER.
Vancouver
1.Laura Hanza. EXTRAVERSION – THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS. bilgeTurk [Internet]. 2026 Jan. 1;9(2):179-86. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA95NY56ER