%0 Conference Paper
%A Thirumeni T Subramaniam, 
%A Nur Amalina Diyana Binti Suhaimi, 
%A Mohammad Naim Bin Ismail, 
%A Siti Aishah Binti Hashim Ali, 
%A Open University Malaysia (OUM),
%B International Conference on Education (ICE 2019)
%C Kuala Lumpur
%D 2019
%F library_repository:1172
%K Learner Profiling, Personality Traits, Self-efficacy, Online Evaluation Tool, Social Skill
%T The impact of learner profiling on social skills
%U https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/1172/
%X The purpose of this study is to describe the use of personality traits dimensions to  predict skills. This paper focuses on the social competency dimension. The study also  explored some basic questions about why learners learn, what are their main barriers  and what are the expected rewards. Two intake groups were used in this study: 1041  September 2017 learners and 278 May 2016 intake students. May 2016 intake students  are in their 4th semester during September 2017. An online instrument was developed  based on literatures. The findings indicated that the top reasons for students to study  were to obtain higher qualification (39.1%), personal growth (25.5%) and career  advancement (23.3%). The findings also confirmed that work and family situation is  the main barrier in adult students learning. All dimensions which include the big five  personality traits, self-efficacy, self-directedness, attitude towards education and  motivation towards achievement show significant correlation to the social competency. (Abstract by authors)