Physicians' Personalities Provide Clues Regarding Job Sat...( Jackson &...),Health

Jackson & Coker Studies Personality Traits along with Gender and Generational Differences

Alpharetta, GA (Vocus) September 3, 2009 -- Do different physician specialists exhibit unique personality differences? Can job satisfaction be linked to dominant personality traits? Jackson & Coker has begun a year-long research study to test these hypothetical questions, with some rather surprising findings observed thus far.

The latest issue of the Jackson & Coker Industry Report presents mid-year findings of a survey that tested these hypotheses, entitled: ''Physicians' Personalities and Job Satisfaction: A Preliminary Analysis of an Extended Physician Survey.''

The comprehensive survey, begun in spring 2009, invited physicians in major medical specialties to take a complimentary online personality assessment referred to as the "Extended DISC," which is a well-regarded, nationally recognized personality inventory.

Survey respondents, numbering over 800, answered a total of 68 multiple-choice questions that revealed dominant and secondary personality traits, as well as providing clues as to what drives and motivates the participants and gives them a sense of fulfillment.

The survey summary also discussed ''team / relationship roles'' based upon detailed personality trait analysis and offered suggestions for healthcare employers who interact with physicians with different personality profiles such as "Assurer," "Doer," and "Participator."

"One of the primary values of this longitudinal study is to present practical survey findings that can aid healthcare employers in their selection and retention of physician
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