Who Excels in Online Learning in Japan?

Eisuke Tokiwa^*

• Other, Tokyo, Japan

This study aims to elucidate the impact of Big Five personality traits on learning behaviors and outcomes in online education. Data were collected from 103 third-year high school students in Tokyo, utilizing the online learning platform "Study Sapuri" and a personality traits questionnaire. Spearman correlation analysis was employed to examine the relationships between these variables. The analysis revealed that conscientiousness had the strongest positive influence on learning outcomes, with students scoring high in conscientiousness achieving superior results, particularly in STEM subjects. Additionally, agreeableness was positively associated with learning behaviors, such as the number of video content views on the platform. In contrast, extraversion showed varying effects depending on its facets: assertiveness positively influenced learning outcomes, while sociability was associated with a more passive approach. Moreover, students with high levels of neuroticism tended to adopt a cautious attitude towards learning, which was linked to longer study durations and potentially higher learning quality. The study also highlighted that Japan's cultural context may influence the relationship between personality traits and academic performance, leading to outcomes for extraversion and neuroticism that differ from those observed in other countries.