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    Dark personality rejection sensitivity and cyber dating victimization in university students
    (UMT.Lahore, 2024) HARIS SAJID
    This research aimed to study the relationships of cyber dating victimization with rejection sensitivity and dark personality traits (psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism) among young women and men. The main objective was to examine these associations and explore potential gender differences in victimization experiences. It was hypothesized that there would be positive associations between rejection sensitivity, dark personality traits, and cyber dating victimization. The sample consisted of 200 university students (91 males, 109 females). Self-report questionnaires were used to measure rejection sensitivity, dark personality traits, and experiences of cyber dating victimization. A sampling strategy was employed to ensure representation across genders. The results revealed significant positive correlations between all studied variables. Rejection sensitivity showed a positive association with cyber dating victimization as well as all forms of dark personality traits evaluate (psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism). Rejection sensitivity played a moderating role in the relationships between dark personality traits and experiences of cyber dating abuse. Gender differences were found in terms of victimization activities related to control/monitoring-type behaviors; males reported higher levels than females. These findings have important implications for intervention programs aimed at preventing or addressing cyber dating victimization among young individuals. It is crucial that interventions target both dark personality traits and rejection sensitivity as risk factors for becoming victims in the context of online relationships. Mental health practitioners should assist young people in recognizing these risk factors while also helping them develop adaptive coping strategies to create safer online environments. In conclusion, this study provides evidence that viii individuals with dark personality traits are more capable of being victimized through cyber dating platforms particularly those who exhibit high levels of rejection sensitivity. Therefore, prevention efforts should consider targeting both psychological issues associated with these experiences such as rejection sensitivity and the development of support systems modify specifically for young victims of cyber-dating abuse