Liang Taihe, Wang Xianfei, Ng Sanfan, Xu Xuefeng, Ning Ziheng
Institute of Physical Education, Hainan Normal University, Hainan, China.
Faculty of Health Sciences and Sports, Macao Polytechnic University, Macao, China.
Front Psychol. 2024 Jul 18;15:1403530. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1403530. eCollection 2024.
This meta-analysis investigates the relationships between the Dark Triad personality traits (narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy) and mental toughness. Previous research has shown mixed results regarding the influence of these traits on mental toughness. The objective of this meta-analysis is to synthesize existing literature and provide a comprehensive understanding of how Dark Triad traits correlate with mental toughness.
A comprehensive literature search was conducted in 7 databases, Data were extracted by correlation and analyzed using a random-effects model.
The results yielding 27 effect sizes with a total of 12,378 participants, revealed a significant moderate positive association between narcissism and mental toughness ( = 0.327, < 0.001), suggesting that individuals with higher levels of narcissism tend to exhibit greater mental toughness. However, no significant associations were found between Machiavellianism ( = 0.023, = 0.719) or psychopathy ( = -0.022, = 0.625) and mental toughness.
The findings contribute to a more nuanced understanding of the Dark Triad traits and their differential associations with adaptive psychological constructs, highlighting the unique role of narcissism in mental toughness. This meta-analysis provides valuable insights for future research and practical applications in fostering adaptive aspects of narcissism while mitigating its potential maladaptive consequences.
本荟萃分析探讨了黑暗三性格特质(自恋、马基雅维利主义和精神病态)与心理韧性之间的关系。先前的研究表明,这些特质对心理韧性的影响结果不一。本荟萃分析的目的是综合现有文献,全面了解黑暗三性格特质与心理韧性之间的相关性。
在7个数据库中进行了全面的文献检索。通过相关性提取数据,并使用随机效应模型进行分析。
结果产生了27个效应量,共有12378名参与者,显示出自恋与心理韧性之间存在显著的中度正相关(r = 0.327,p < 0.001),这表明自恋程度较高的个体往往表现出更强的心理韧性。然而,未发现马基雅维利主义(r = 0.023,p = 0.719)或精神病态(r = -0.022,p = 0.625)与心理韧性之间存在显著关联。
这些发现有助于更细致地理解黑暗三性格特质及其与适应性心理结构的差异关联,突出了自恋在心理韧性中的独特作用。本荟萃分析为未来研究以及在培养自恋适应性方面同时减轻其潜在适应不良后果的实际应用提供了有价值的见解。