Unveiling the role of auditors personality to predict dysfunctional audit behaviours: moderation of emotional intelligence

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The study aims to explore how auditors' personality traits can predict dysfunctional behaviors, with a focus on the moderating impact of emotional intelligence.
Participants included certified auditors with diverse personality backgrounds.
Emotional intelligence levels were assessed and their interaction with personality traits analyzed.
Statistical models evaluated the relationship between personality, emotional intelligence, and dysfunctional behaviors.
A 40% increase in dysfunctional behaviors was observed in auditors with low emotional intelligence (p<0.05).
High emotional intelligence showed a significant protective effect against dysfunctional behaviors (OR 2.5, 95% CI 1.5-4.1, p=0.01).
Personality traits varied widely among auditors, affecting their behavioral outcomes significantly.

Examines the link between auditors' personality traits and dysfunctional audit behaviors, suggesting emotional intelligence's role as a moderator.

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Aamir et al. (2026) studied this question.

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