ROLE OF PERSONALITY TRAITS AND INTERNET ADDICTION ON INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP QUALITY AMONG UNDERGRADUATES OF UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA

Abstract

Healthy interpersonal relationship helps in healthy functioning. This study examined role ofpersonality traits and internet addiction on interpersonal relationships quality among undergraduates ofthe University of Ibadan, Nigeria. With 250 samples, the study adopted cross-sectional design, PersonalityScale, Internet Addiction Test, Relationship Scale Questionnaire, purposive and convenience samplingtechniques. Statistics were independent T-test and multiple regressions analysis at p< 0.05. Results showedthat personality traits jointly predicted interpersonal relationship quality [R=0.38; R2 =0.17; F (5, 235) =2.51; p< 0.05], personality traits and internet addiction jointly predicted interpersonal relationship quality[R= 0.42; R2= 0.0.17; F (6,233) =8.15; p< 0.05], and students with low scores in internet addictionreported higher interpersonal relationship quality (Mean= 73.85; SD =13.09) than those with high scoresin internet addiction (Mean= 63.46; SD =12.55). Recommendation is for students to reduce their internetaddiction habit, so as to improve on quality/healthy relationship.