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Zhl   \nInstitute of Digitalization Aachen FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences Aachen, Germany [zaehl@fh-aachen.de](zaehl@fh-aachen.de)  \nSabine Theis   \nInstitute of Software Engineering German Aerospace Center (DLR) Cologne, Germany [sabine.theis@dlr.de](sabine.theis@dlr.de)  \nMartin R. Wolf   \nInstitute of Digitalization Aachen FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences Aachen, Germany [m.wolf@fh-aachen.de](m.wolf@fh-aachen.de)  \narXiv :2507 .00481v2 [ cs . SE] 12 Jun 2026  \nAbstract—Although software engineering research has focused on optimizing processes and technology, there is a growing recognition that human factors, particularly teamwork, also significantly impact optimization. Recent research suggests that developer personality has a strong influence on teamwork. Infact, personality considerations may have a greater impact on software development than processes and tools. This paper aims to design a study that measures the impact of HEXACO personality traits on the Teamwork Quality (TWQ) of software teams. A preliminary data collection (n=54) was conducted for this purpose. The analysis showed that several personality traits, as well as their composition, had a significant impact on TWQ. Additionally, other variables, such as the proportion of women and age distribution, also affected TWQ. The study’s initial results demonstrate the usefulness and validity of the study design. The results also suggest several opportunities to improve teamwork in IT organizations and avenues for further research.  \nIndex Terms—hexaco, personality, teamwork, twq  \nI. INTRODUCTION  \nIT systems and the technologies used in them are becoming larger and more complex. This not only increases the need to develop software in teams, but also to optimize software development in terms of efficiency. [1], [2] The shortage of skilled workers and the increasing demand for shorter working hours could reinforce this need [3], [4] . Research has traditionally focused on optimizing processes and improving technology. However, there is now a growing recognition that human factors, particularly teamwork, also play a crucial role in optimization. Developer personality, in particular, has a significant impact on teamwork, making it an increasingly important area of research. Current research findings also support the assumption that personality has a greater influence on software development than processes and technologies. [5],[6] Much of personality research in the software engineering environment uses the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) from 1944 as its personality model [5], [6] . However, the MBTI is not considered to be an accurate description due to its low reliability, dichotomous (”either-or”) preferences, and the Barnum effect in subjects’ self-assessments as an unreliable model of personality [7]–[9] . In contrast, the use of more  \nrecent personality models promises more meaningful results [7], [10] .  \nThe aim of this paper is to develop a study design for the research question (RQ) “What influence do personality traits have on the quality of teamwork in german software teams?” and to evaluate it on a first sample. For this purpose, Section II introduces the most important terms and provides an insight into the current state of research. Section III presents the hypotheses relevant to the RQ, which will be tested using the methodology described in section IV. The results of the preliminary study are then presented, interpreted, and discussed in Section V. The limitations of the study design are also critically examined. Finally, further research possibilities, implications for further RQ-related research, and first possible implications for practice are presented.  \nII. RELATED WORK  \nA. Personality  \nOver the years, different perspectives have emerged in personality research, such as the dispositional, biolo","cbCaitrf6ZbFZNGf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitrf6ZbFZNGf","pdf",286782,"English","# Abstract\n# Introduction\n# Related Work\n## Personality","[{\"question\":\"What research question does the study address?\",\"answer\":\"The study develops and evaluates a design for the question: how personality traits influence the quality of teamwork in German software teams.\"},{\"question\":\"How was Teamwork Quality (TWQ) investigated?\",\"answer\":\"TWQ was measured using a study design that links HEXACO personality traits to teamwork quality, evaluated on a first sample with preliminary data collection (n=54).\"},{\"question\":\"Which factors were found to affect TWQ besides personality traits?\",\"answer\":\"The initial results indicate that additional variables, including the proportion of women and the age distribution, also affect TWQ.\"}]","The Influence of HEXACO Personality Traits on the Teamwork Quality in Software Teams - A Preliminary Research Approach | PDF",23]