Exploring the Influence of Dark Triad and Light Triad Traits on Sport Sciences Students

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Ermis S. A., Boyanmis A. H., Kesilmiş İ., Toros T., Ogras E. B., Akın M., ...Daha Fazla

Medicina (Lithuania), cilt.60, sa.8, 2024 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 60 Sayı: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3390/medicina60081269
  • Dergi Adı: Medicina (Lithuania)
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: dark triad, light triad, personality, university students
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background and Objectives: The primary purpose of the article was to examine the relationship between dark and light personality traits in university students enrolled in the Faculty of Sport Sciences. Materials and Methods: Data were collected from 518 students (208 female, 310 male) with an average age of 20.89 (±2.25). The Short Dark Triad and the Light Triad Scales were used. Harman’s single-factor analysis minimized measurement error, and various statistical methods assessed the effect of gender and age on personality traits. Results: Results indicated a positive correlation among dark personality traits, while light personality traits exhibited more complex relationships. Gender and age were found to significantly influence certain personality traits. Conclusions: This study contributes to the sports literature by exploring the role of demographic variables in personality formation.