Dark triad traits and prosocial behavior among young adults
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2020
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UMT Lahore
Abstract
This study was conducted to explore the relationship between dark triad traits consisting of
three personality traits (narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy) and prosocial
behavior which aims at benefiting and helping others and among young adults. The sample
(N=188 with age range 18-25 (M=22.15, SD= 1.82) years) was drawn from various public
and private universities of Lahore. Dirty Dozen Jones and Paulhus, (2011) scale was used to
measure the dark triad traits and prosocial behavior was measured by Prosocial Tendency
Measure Carlo & Randall (2002) (evaluating public, emotional, dire, compliant, anonymous
and altruistic). We hypothesized a negative relationship between dark triad personality traits
and prosocial tendencies. Stepwise multivariate regression analysis showed narcissism to be
a significantly positive predictor of public prosocial behaviour. Machiavellianism was a
significant positive predictor of compliant prosocial behaviour. Psychopathy was a negative
predictor of anonymous prosocial behaviour. This research will assist individuals in
recognizing the parameters in the development of personality traits of the dark triad.
Preventive techniques may also be implemented by doing so. It may also help to understand
the possible course of development of the dark triad characteristics, which may potentially
contribute to prosocial behaviour. The research can be used in general for awareness and a
greater understanding of human personality.