Dark triad, psychological flexibility, and interpersonal difficulties in government school and madrassa teachers
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2024
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UMT, Lahore
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Teaching is the sacred and professional occupation of the Pakistan. And this profession has diverse variety in it. So, This thesis investigates the complex relationships between Short Dark triad, psychological flexibility, and interpersonal challenges among instructors in government and madrassa schools. The study reveals unique patterns within the dark triad psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and narcissism and their effects on interactions between students and teachers through a thorough investigation. Educators have a crucial role in moulding social behaviour, as demonstrated by the negative consequences that teachers displaying traits associated with the dark triad have on students' behaviour. On contrary, those who are psychologically flexible are resilient when it comes to handling obstacles in life and handling confrontation with others. The study reveals a strong relationship between psychological flexibility and the characteristics of the short dark triangle, emphasising the connection between Machiavellianism and interpersonal problems. The sample comprises 300 number of participants in which demographic variables are analysed using descriptive statistics with having mean value of age was 32.13 and SD was 4.35 and cross tabulation, and significant correlations and age-related differences are found using ANOVA and T tests. Lastly, the psychometric evaluation guarantees the internal consistency of scales used in the analysis, offering a thorough foundation for comprehending the complex interplay among teacher interpersonal dynamics, psychological flexibility, and personality factors. The study's sample size represented a wide variety of viewpoints within the educational setting.