Research Article

THE ROLE OF LONELINESS, COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY, AND INTERPERSONAL PROBLEM-SOLVING IN PREDICTING DARK TRIAD PERSONALITY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Volume: 33 Number: 1 January 19, 2023
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THE ROLE OF LONELINESS, COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY, AND INTERPERSONAL PROBLEM-SOLVING IN PREDICTING DARK TRIAD PERSONALITY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

This study focuses on the variables that predict dark triad personality traits in university students. These variables are loneliness, cognitive flexibility, and interpersonal problem-solving. One hundred and sixty-six university students aged between 18-27 were recruited for this study. Data were collected using the dark triad scale, UCLA loneliness scale, cognitive flexibility scale, and interpersonal problem-solving inventory. Findings show that loneliness, cognitive flexibility and interpersonal problem solving together predict dark triad personality traits.The author observed that these variables explained 16% of the total variance in the machiavellian personality trait, 14% of the total variance in the narcissism personality trait, and 8% of the total variance in the psychopathy personality trait. More specifically; cognitive flexibility and lack of self-confidence predicted positively machiavellianism. On the other hand, constructive problem-solving predicts machiavellianism negatively and significantly.. Taking no responsibility and approaching the problem negatively predict narcissism positively and significantly. Finally, the psychopathy personality trait is only positively predicted by the self-confident approach variable. The findings were discussed in the light of the current study, and recommendations were made for future research.

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 19, 2023

Submission Date

March 30, 2022

Acceptance Date

January 6, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 33 Number: 1

APA
Özer, İ. Ö. (2023). THE ROLE OF LONELINESS, COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY, AND INTERPERSONAL PROBLEM-SOLVING IN PREDICTING DARK TRIAD PERSONALITY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences, 33(1), 171-185. https://doi.org/10.18069/firatsbed.1095652
AMA
1.Özer İÖ. THE ROLE OF LONELINESS, COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY, AND INTERPERSONAL PROBLEM-SOLVING IN PREDICTING DARK TRIAD PERSONALITY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences. 2023;33(1):171-185. doi:10.18069/firatsbed.1095652
Chicago
Özer, İsa Özgür. 2023. “THE ROLE OF LONELINESS, COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY, AND INTERPERSONAL PROBLEM-SOLVING IN PREDICTING DARK TRIAD PERSONALITY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS”. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences 33 (1): 171-85. https://doi.org/10.18069/firatsbed.1095652.
EndNote
Özer İÖ (January 1, 2023) THE ROLE OF LONELINESS, COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY, AND INTERPERSONAL PROBLEM-SOLVING IN PREDICTING DARK TRIAD PERSONALITY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences 33 1 171–185.
IEEE
[1]İ. Ö. Özer, “THE ROLE OF LONELINESS, COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY, AND INTERPERSONAL PROBLEM-SOLVING IN PREDICTING DARK TRIAD PERSONALITY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS”, Firat University Journal of Social Sciences, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 171–185, Jan. 2023, doi: 10.18069/firatsbed.1095652.
ISNAD
Özer, İsa Özgür. “THE ROLE OF LONELINESS, COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY, AND INTERPERSONAL PROBLEM-SOLVING IN PREDICTING DARK TRIAD PERSONALITY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS”. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences 33/1 (January 1, 2023): 171-185. https://doi.org/10.18069/firatsbed.1095652.
JAMA
1.Özer İÖ. THE ROLE OF LONELINESS, COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY, AND INTERPERSONAL PROBLEM-SOLVING IN PREDICTING DARK TRIAD PERSONALITY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences. 2023;33:171–185.
MLA
Özer, İsa Özgür. “THE ROLE OF LONELINESS, COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY, AND INTERPERSONAL PROBLEM-SOLVING IN PREDICTING DARK TRIAD PERSONALITY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS”. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences, vol. 33, no. 1, Jan. 2023, pp. 171-85, doi:10.18069/firatsbed.1095652.
Vancouver
1.İsa Özgür Özer. THE ROLE OF LONELINESS, COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY, AND INTERPERSONAL PROBLEM-SOLVING IN PREDICTING DARK TRIAD PERSONALITY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. Firat University Journal of Social Sciences. 2023 Jan. 1;33(1):171-85. doi:10.18069/firatsbed.1095652

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