The Mediating Role of Conscientiousness in the ‎Relationship between Self-Determination and Rights ‎Awareness among Saudi Students with Disability

This study aimed to examine the relationship between self-determination and rights awareness, while testing the mediating role of conscientiousness among Saudi students with disability. A total of 184 students with disability (mean age = 23.71; SD = 4.85; 65% females) participated in the study. They completed the People with Disability Awareness Scale, the revised Self-Determination Scale for students, the short form of the Big Five Inventory, in addition to a demographic data form. The findings indicated that self-determination indicators were positively related to rights awareness among persons with disability. In addition, conscientiousness was a full mediator role in these relationships, with conscientiousness in the model, the direct relationships were no longer significant. The study concludes that fostering self-determination and enhancing conscientiousness can contribute to increasing rights awareness among people with disability. In light of these findings, the study recommends that services and programs aiming to promote rights awareness among people with disability should take into account their personality traits, with a particular focus on strengthening self-determination and conscientiousness, as these factors may help them realize their rights and achieve a better quality of life.