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The effects of the Dark Tetrad of personality by gender on animal abuse: A moderation analysis

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Εθνικόν και Καποδιστριακόν Πανεπιστήμιον Αθηνών, Πρόγραμμα Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών «Μονάδες Εντατικής Θεραπείας»   

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The effects of the Dark Tetrad of personality by gender on animal abuse: A moderation analysis (EN)
Faratzi, Aikaterini
Konstantinos Christos Daoultzis
Georgios Pilafas
Peny Louka
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2024-07-04
Background: The field of psychology has classified negative and antisocial behaviors in humans under the term "Dark Tetrad," which includes Machiavellianism, Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Sadism. Numerous studies have provided evidence of a significant association between the Dark Tetrad traits and both human maltreatment and violent behaviors. Among these violent behaviors, animal abuse is a prevalent form that has been shown to predict other types of abuse. The present study aims to investigate the connection between the Dark Tetrad traits and animal abuse, while also examining the potential moderating effect of gender. Method: A total of 243 participants, consisting of 106 men (43.6%) and 137 women (56.4%) and ranging in age from 18 to 55, Greeks living in Greece, were recruited for this study. Data collection was conducted online, where participants provided their demographic information and completed two scales: the Dark Tetrad scale and the animal abuse scale. Results: The findings of the study revealed a significant association between all Dark Tetrad traits and animal abuse, which supports previous research. Furthermore, the analysis showcased a moderating influence of gender, whereby the three Dark Tetrad traits (Narcissism, Psychopathy, Sadism) exhibited a stronger predictive effect on animal abuse for men compared to women. Conclusion: The study concludes that all Dark Tetrad traits can predict animal abuse, especially in men, except Machiavellianism, which does not show significant gender differences. Future research should consider controlling the confounding effects of domestic violence and investigate the indirect impact of the Dark Tetrad traits on such behaviors. (EN)
moderation analysis (EN)
Dark Tetrad of Personality (EN)
animal abuse (EN)
Health and Research Journal
Αγγλική γλώσσα
Postgraduate Program "Intensive Care Units" National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EN)
2459-3192
Health & Research Journal; Τόμ. 10 Αρ. 3 (2024): Volume 10 Issue 3 July - September 2024; 157-171 (EL)
Health & Research Journal; Vol. 10 No. 3 (2024): Volume 10 Issue 3 July - September 2024; 157-171 (EN)
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Εθνικόν και Καποδιστριακόν Πανεπιστήμιον Αθηνών, Πρόγραμμα Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών «Μονάδες Εντατικής Θεραπείας»
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