Correlation analysis between knowledge hiding behavior and personality traits of young people in a community in Xi'an

: To investigate the current situation of knowledge hiding behavior and personality traits of young people in a community in Xi'an City and analyze their correlation. Methods: From January 8 to 27, 2023, 220 young people in a community in Xi'an were investigated by general data questionnaire, knowledge hiding behavior questionnaire and personality trait inventory. The score of knowledge hiding behavior of 220 young people in a community in Xi'an was (31.59±11.16), of which the rational dimension scored the highest (10.72±4.33), followed by the avoidance dimension (10.57±3.93), and the deaf and mute dimension scored the lowest (10.30±3.85). The score of personality traits of 220 young people was (127.49±15.22) points, and the agreeableness personality score was the highest (26.75±4.77) points. Neurotic personality score was the lowest (21.56±5.37); The scores of knowledge hiding behavior of young people in a community in Xi'an had statistical significance in gender and education level (P < 0.05); There was a negative correlation between knowledge hiding behavior and personality trait score of young people in a community in Xi 'an (P < 0.05). There is a negative correlation between knowledge hiding behavior and personality traits of young people in a community in Xi 'an. Therefore, young people learn to observe and control their emotions in the process of interpersonal communication, which is conducive to career development and information acquisition.