Personality Matters: Low Agreeableness and Extraversion Predict Stronger Preferences for Trust Repair after Workplace Incivility

Poster Session IV

Friday May 23, 2025 (16:00 - 17:00 ET)
Keyword: Trust

Abstract: While workplace incivility is often unintentional, its remediation is crucial. Our research reveals that personality traits influence preferences for post-incivility trust repair strategies. Individuals low in agreeableness or extraversion show stronger preferences for specific repair approaches, suggesting the need for personality-tailored relationship restoration strategies in organizations.