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The Influence of Psychological Boundary Management on Work Satisfaction: The Moderating Role of Personality Traits Among Working Professionals

Author(s) Sarah Divyapreethi, Ms. Lakshmipriya E
Country India
Abstract With the growing shift toward remote and hybrid work models, managing boundaries between work and personal life has become increasingly important for employee well-being and satisfaction. This study examined the relationship between psychological boundary management (PBM), working professionals' work satisfaction, and the moderating influence of personality traits found in both the Boundary theory and the Big Five Model. Utilizing standardized measures like the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, the Work-Life Indicator, and the Big Five Inventory-10, 137 professionals aged 25 to 55 who worked in remote, hybrid, and on-site settings provided data to investigate the problem using a quantitative, cross-sectional design. The results showed a significant positive link between PBM and job satisfaction, suggesting that those who manage their work and non-work boundaries well had high levels of job satisfaction. While neuroticism showed a negative association and other qualities showed no meaningful relationship, agreeableness and PBM showed a positive correlation but not a negative one. Additionally, none of the personality qualities had a significant moderating effect on the association between PBM and work satisfaction, nor did there exist any discernible variations among organizational settings. Overall, the findings show that PBM is a reliable indicator of job satisfaction that is independent of personality and working conditions.
Keywords Psychological boundary management work satisfaction personality traits work–life balance working professionals
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-15

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