Research Article

Examining the Relationship Between Narcissism Levels of Teacher Candidates and Their Conceptions of Teaching and Learning

Volume: 8 Number: 1 March 28, 2025
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Examining the Relationship Between Narcissism Levels of Teacher Candidates and Their Conceptions of Teaching and Learning

Abstract

In this study, the relationship between narcissism levels of pre-service teachers and teaching and learning was examined.It is thought that examining the teaching conceptions of candidate teachers who are preparing for the teaching profession, which is an indispensable part of education, in terms of various variables will contribute. Demographic information form, Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-13) and Teaching and Learning Concepts Scale were applied to the participants as data collection tools. According to the data obtained from the scales applied to physical education and sports teacher candidates, there was no difference between the groups when the variables of leadership, exhibitionism, entitlement, NPI total, constructivist conceptions and traditional conceptions were compared according to gender, age, grade, department and grade point average (p>0.05). When the variables were compared according to their working status, it was seen that there was difference in leadership scores between the participants who worked in any job and the participants who did not work (p<0.05). There was no difference between exhibitionism, entitlement, NPI total, constructivist conceptions and traditional conceptions scores according to the study status (p>0.05). A significant positive correlation was found between the total scores of leadership, exhibitionism, entitlement, NPI and constructivist concepts, which are the sub-dimensions of the narcissism scale, and traditional concepts (p<0.01). As a result, the narcissism levels of pre-service teachers are positively related to both their conceptions and traditional conceptions.

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Ethical Statement

Ethics committee approval for this study was received with decision number 290, based on the decision form of (anonymized) dated 27.06.2024. Participants were informed verbally and in writing, and their permission was obtained.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Exercise and Sports Psychology , Sports Science and Exercise (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

March 27, 2025

Publication Date

March 28, 2025

Submission Date

January 22, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 17, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 1

APA
Şahiner Güler, V., Kesler, A., & Polat, Y. (2025). Examining the Relationship Between Narcissism Levels of Teacher Candidates and Their Conceptions of Teaching and Learning. Mediterranean Journal of Sport Science, 8(1), 111-129. https://doi.org/10.38021/asbid.1625113

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