Stressful Events, Psychological Distress and Well-Being during the Second Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic in Spain: A Gender Analysis
Applied Research in Quality of Life,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
18(3), С. 1291 - 1319
Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2022
Abstract
The
present
study
investigates
gender
differences
in
stressful
events,
psychological
distress
and
well-being
during
the
second
wave
of
COVID-19
Spain,
analyzing
women’s
men’s
risk
resilience
factors
for
well-being.
Participants
were
1758
individuals
from
general
population,
50.8%
women,
aged
between
18
79
years.
Women
men
did
not
differ
age,
number
children,
educational
level,
occupation
or
marital
status.
participants
assessed
by
seven
self-report
questionnaires
scales.
results
revealed
that
women
experienced
more
distress,
negative
feelings,
events
related
to
pandemic,
social
support,
lower
thriving
self-esteem
than
men.
Multiple
regression
analyses
showed
that,
case
as
well,
was
most
important
predictor
higher
feelings
while
pandemic-related
associated
with
Another
greater
either
support
unemployment
In
men,
a
level
feelings;
male
sample
also
connected
younger
age
it
instrumental
support.
suggest
plays
an
role
mental
health
effects
being
Язык: Английский
Psychopathy and COVID‐19: Callousness, impulsivity, and motivational reasons for engaging in prevention behavior
Social and Personality Psychology Compass,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
17(12)
Опубликована: Сен. 28, 2023
Abstract
Two
direct
replication
studies
were
conducted
to
investigate
the
associations
of
psychopathic
traits
with
engagement
in
COVID‐19
prevention
behavior
and
motivational
reasons
for
engaging
such
behavior.
College
undergraduate
students
completed
two
self‐report
measures
based
on
four‐factor
conceptualization
psychopathy
(callous
affect,
manipulative
tendency,
erratic
lifestyle,
criminal
tendency)
triarchic
(meanness,
disinhibition,
boldness).
Participants
then
reported
degree
which
they
engaged
currently
past,
their
self‐focused
other‐focused
doing
so.
Results
aggregated
across
both
(
N
=
292)
revealed
that
reflecting
emotional
callousness
impulsivity
independently
predicted
lower
levels
Moreover,
controlling
appreciably
reduced
negative
The
results
provide
insight
into
points
convergence
measurement
from
multiple
theoretical
perspectives
importance
considering
impact
divisive
personality
motivation
protect
others
during
pandemics.
Язык: Английский
A Network Analysis Approach to Understanding Centrality and Overlap of 21 Dark Triad Items in Adults of 10 Countries
Psychology Research and Behavior Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
Volume 17, С. 467 - 483
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024
Background:
Previous
research
has
suggested
that
manipulation
and
callousness
are
central
to
Dark
Triad
traits,
but
it
not
identified
which
specific
manifestations
expressed
across
various
countries.
Objective:
This
study
aimed
identify
the
core
overlapping
of
traits
10
Methods:
We
used
Short
(SD3)
scale
assessed
a
sample
8093
participants
(59.7%
women,
M(age)
=
32.68
years).
For
graphical
representation,
spinglass
algorithm
was
applied
understand
cluster
distribution
among
Machiavellianism,
psychopathy,
subclinical
narcissism
traits.
Centrality
indices
were
most
influential
items,
clique-percolation
employed
detect
shared
attributes
multiple
items.
Results:
Straightforward
SD3-21
items
demonstrated
better
interpretability
as
aversive
within
broader
system.
Items
with
higher
centrality
values
those
related
short-term
verbal
from
psychopathy
domain,
clever
manipulation,
strategic
revenge-seeking
narcissistic
motivations
for
connecting
significant
individuals.
The
predicted
linked
planned
revenge,
using
information
against
others
psychopathic
belief
specialness
based
on
external
validation.
like
had
overlaps
both
clusters,
while
overlapped
Machiavellianism
psychopathy.
Conclusion:
cross-cultural
highlights
role
along
identifying
measured
straightforward
SD3
In
line
our
findings,
future
incorporates
wide
range
cultural
contexts
is
encouraged
establish
consistency
these
findings
Scale
or
alternative
measures.
Keywords:
dark
triad
network
analysis,
personality,
Язык: Английский
Shedding a light on authenticity in high dark trait individuals: A morally grey territory?
Personality and Individual Differences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
224, С. 112632 - 112632
Опубликована: Март 22, 2024
Pursuing
personal
goals
above
communally
shared
interests
is
incompatible
with
socially
sanctioned
norms
yet
represents
the
hallmark
of
high
levels
dark
traits
(DT;
narcissism,
Machiavellianism,
and
psychopathy).
One
unaddressed
question
how
this
conflict
affects
subjective
authenticity,
traditionally
defined
as
a
natural
tendency
to
perceive
present
oneself
genuine
rather
than
contrived.
In
theoretical
paper,
we
propose
novel
perspective
on
nature
true
self,
recasting
Kernis
Goldman's
process-oriented
framework
authenticity
(2006)
accommodate
DT
individuals'
particular
paths.
We
review
self-concept
perceptions
may
affect
interaction
their
environment,
leading
more
agentic
or
communal
external
orientation,
affecting
behaviours
social
relations.
Acknowledging
antisocial
tendencies
can
aid
in
recognising
situational
factors
that
trigger
expression
concealment
"dark
self".
Machiavellianism
related
internal
self-orientation
challenges
(e.g.
low
awareness),
whereas
narcissism
supports
functional
self-orientation.
By
bringing
together
previously
disjointed
lines
research
self-presentation,
along
contingencies,
aim
elucidate
cause
disfluencies
one's
self-system
potentially
initiate
pioneering
characterising
correlates
self.
Язык: Английский
Personality Types and COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploring Individual Responses to a Global Crisis: A Review
Опубликована: Июнь 28, 2024
Background:
Personality
traits
are
significant
indicators
of
health
across
the
lifespan,
and
influence
behavioral
choices.
Available
research
evidence
shows
that
personality
can
play
a
role
in
adherence
to
preventive
behaviors
(PHBs)
during
COVID-19
crisis.
Certain
increase
risk
infection,
while
others
enhance
coping
with
pandemic.
Objectives:
This
review
examines
how
influences
guidelines
Method:
A
narrative
synthesis
approach
was
used
studies
showing
associated
measures.
Results:
The
findings
suggest
benevolent
correlate
greater
adherence,
malevolent
noncompliance
public
Specifically,
conscientiousness
emerges
as
strongest
predictor
regulations
behaviors.
Conclusions:
According
results
this
review,
it
be
concluded
determinant
individual
differences
compliance.
means
people
different
more
or
less
likely
comply
measures
rules.
Understanding
these
connections
help
officials
develop
effective
strategies
promote
healthy
Язык: Английский
Network Analysis of the Short Dark Triad: A Cross-Cultural Study in 10 Countries
Опубликована: Июль 25, 2023
Previous
research
has
suggested
that
manipulation
and
callousness
are
central
to
dark
traits,
but
it
not
identified
which
specific
manifestations
expressed
across
various
countries.
In
the
present
study,
we
analyzed
a
general
network
structure
most
relevant
items
(centrality
indices)
of
interconnection
triad
traits
in
10
For
this
purpose,
used
scale
widely
different
contexts
such
as
Short
(SD3).
The
total
sample
consisted
8093
participants
(59.7%
women,
M(age)
=
32.68
years).
Regarding
graphical
representation
with
spinglass
algorithm
network,
observed
distributed
clusters
Machiavellianism,
psychopathy,
subclinical
narcissism
traits.
Firstly,
related
short-term
verbal
from
domain
along
clever
strategic
revenge?seeking
Machiavellianism
cluster,
narcissistic
motivations
establish
connections
important
people,
exhibited
higher
centrality
indexes
(expected
bridge-expected
influence).
Secondly,
predicted
were
characterized
by
planned
revenge
using
information
against
others
psychopathic
manipulation,
belief
being
special
based
on
external
validation.
Finally,
utilized
clique-percolation
identify
shared
characteristics
among
multiple
Through
analysis,
item
was
found
simultaneously
belong
psychopathy
clusters.
Additionally,
an
overlap
This
cross-cultural
study
mainly
reveals
role
also
set
self-serving
approaches
toward
within
system
SD3
scale.
importance
exploring
these
less
considered
is
emphasized
order
verify
whether
findings
remain
consistent
Язык: Английский
Personality Factors and Health Beliefs Related to Attitudes Toward Wearing Face Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic
European Journal of Health Psychology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
30(4), С. 180 - 191
Опубликована: Сен. 27, 2023
Abstract:
Background:
The
COVID-19
virus
is
a
worldwide
pandemic
health
emergency.
Although
preventative
measures
have
been
put
in
place
an
attempt
to
control
its
spread,
their
implementation
has
met
with
resistance.
Aims:
To
verify
the
nature
of
belief
and
personality
factors
associated
favorable
attitudes
toward
face-mask
use
during
Canada.
Methods:
A
sample
N
=
680
completed
online
survey
that
included
wearing
face
masks,
both
malevolent
(Machiavellianism,
grandiose
narcissism,
psychopathy)
benevolent
(socially
responsible)
traits,
along
set
beliefs
surrounding
(perceived
severity
susceptibility,
etc.)
masks
benefits
barriers,
cues
action,
self-efficacy).
Results:
Lower
perceived
lower
benefits,
higher
barriers
use,
being
more
motivated
by
female,
levels
narcissism
were
uniquely
related
masks.
relation
between
socially
responsible
mask-wearing
was
moderated
severity.
Namely,
predicted
but
only
when
also
high
(with
reverse
evident
for
those
who
as
low).
Limitations:
data
relies
on
self-reports
obtained
cross-sectionally
from
university
students.
Conclusions:
This
study
sheds
light
link
pro-mask
benevolent/malevolent
traits
social-contextual
enactment
behaviors.
Язык: Английский