Influence of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality types on basic accounting problem-solving skills of tertiary business and accountancy students in Lucena City
Mark Paul O. Altarejos, Abhraim L. Ranuda, Nisha Joan M. Veluz & Kiana Nicole M. Llego
This study investigated the influence of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality types on the basic accounting problem-solving skills of selected tertiary students under the Business and Accountancy program in Lucena City. Utilizing a quantitative descriptive research design, the study focused on how individual personality traits shape students' approaches to complex financial transactions and accounting principles. The researchers gathered data from a sample of 100 students selected through purposive sampling to ensure representation across the accountancy discipline. Data collection involved a validated Likert-scale questionnaire measuring students' attitudes, confidence levels, and perceived difficulty in solving accounting problems relative to their identified MBTI types. Descriptive statistics were employed to analyze the responses and determine significant patterns between personality types and academic performance. The findings revealed that MBTI types play a crucial role in shaping learning styles and problem-solving strategies within the field of accounting. Specifically, certain personality types demonstrated higher levels of confidence and accuracy in analyzing ledger entries and financial statements. The study concludes that understanding personality profiles can assist educators in tailoring instructional methods to enhance student performance. Recommendations include the integration of personality-based learning strategies and the implementation of targeted support programs for students based on their MBTI results.
Keywords
MBTI, personality types, basic accounting, problem-solving skills, Business and Accountancy students, Lucena City
Author information
Mark Paul O. Altarejos. MBA, Instructor QCRS College, maltarejos@qcrscollege.org
Abhraim L. Ranuda. Student QCRS College, aranuda@qcrscollege.org
Nisha Joan M. Veluz. Student QCRS College, njveluz@qcrscollege.org
Kiana Nicole M. Llego. Student QCRS College, knllego@qcrscollege.org
Notes
This paper is presented in the 3rd International Student Research Congress (ISRC) 2026.