Dark Triad Personality Traits and Cyberbullying: The Mediating Role of Emotional Empathy.

IF 4.2 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking Pub Date : 2024-12-24 DOI:10.1089/cyber.2024.0302

Sajjad Basharpoor, Samaneh Noori, Somayeh Daneshvar, Laura Jobson

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Abstract

Nowadays, with the widespread use of the Internet, cyberbullying has become a pervasive threat to people. This study aimed to create a structural model of cyberbullying based on dark personality traits, with empathy as a mediating factor among students. A total of 360 students of the Mohaghegh Ardabili University were included using the multistage random sampling method. Data were collected using the Cyber-Bullying/Victimization Experiences Questionnaire, Dark Triad Personality Scale, and Questionnaire Measure of Emotional Empathy. Collected data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation test and structural equation modeling in SPSS and AMOS 24. The direct route of Machiavellianism and psychopathy was positively significant for cyberbullying and negatively significant for empathy. Empathy also has a direct negative effect on cyberbullying. Furthermore, there was an indirect effect of Machiavellianism and psychopathy on cyberbullying through empathy. Dark personality traits including Machiavellianism and psychopathy are significant risk factors for cyberbullying, with these traits indirectly contributing to cyberbullying through empathy deficits.

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黑暗人格特质与网络欺凌：情感共情的中介作用。

如今，随着互联网的广泛使用，网络欺凌已经成为对人们的普遍威胁。本研究旨在建立一个基于黑暗人格特征的网络欺凌结构模型，共情作为学生网络欺凌的中介因素。采用多阶段随机抽样的方法，对mohaghigh Ardabili大学的360名学生进行了调查。采用《网络欺凌/受害经历问卷》、《黑暗人格人格量表》和《情感共情问卷》进行数据收集。收集到的数据采用Pearson相关检验和结构方程模型在SPSS和AMOS 24中进行分析。马基雅维利主义与精神病态的直接路径对网络欺凌具有显著的正向影响，对共情具有显著的负向影响。同理心对网络欺凌也有直接的负面影响。此外，马基雅维利主义和精神病态通过共情对网络欺凌产生间接影响。马基雅维利主义和精神病等黑暗人格特征是网络欺凌的重要危险因素，这些特征通过共情缺陷间接促进了网络欺凌的发生。

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Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL-

CiteScore

9.60

自引率

3.00%

发文量

123

期刊介绍： Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking is a leading peer-reviewed journal that is recognized for its authoritative research on the social, behavioral, and psychological impacts of contemporary social networking practices. The journal covers a wide range of platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, internet gaming, and e-commerce, and examines how these digital environments shape human interaction and societal norms. For over two decades, this journal has been a pioneering voice in the exploration of social networking and virtual reality, establishing itself as an indispensable resource for professionals and academics in the field. It is particularly celebrated for its swift dissemination of findings through rapid communication articles, alongside comprehensive, in-depth studies that delve into the multifaceted effects of interactive technologies on both individual behavior and broader societal trends. The journal's scope encompasses the full spectrum of impacts—highlighting not only the potential benefits but also the challenges that arise as a result of these technologies. By providing a platform for rigorous research and critical discussions, it fosters a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between technology and human behavior.