The time perspectives of the Dark Tetrad in males and females : preliminary findings of sex differences in sadism

Nedeljković, Boban and Tucaković, Lana and Dimoski, Jana (2023) The time perspectives of the Dark Tetrad in males and females : preliminary findings of sex differences in sadism. Českolovenská psychologie: časopis pro psychologickou teorii a praxi, LXVII (3-4). pp. 179-191. ISSN 0009-062X

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Abstract

Objectives. Understanding the relationship between the time perspectives and the Dark Tetrad
can shed light on some of the mechanisms underlying these personality traits, and exploring
potential sex differences in these relationships
can contribute to a more nuanced understanding
of the Dark Tetrad and its implications for both
males and females. The previous studies produced valuable knowledge on the relationships
between different time perspectives and the Dark
Triad traits (Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and
narcissism), but they mainly neglected sex differences and have not considered sadism. This study
aimed to explore Dark Tetrad and time perspectives association in males and females separately.
Sample and settings. The sample included 350
participants (170 males and 180 females, aged
18 to 69) who completed the Short Dark Triad,
the direct sadism scale from Varieties of Sadistic Tendencies, and Zimbardo Time Perspective
Inventory.
Hypotheses. It was assumed that Dark Tetrad
traits would relate positively with the present-time
perspectives in both sexes but stronger in males.
Statistical analyses. After exploring the correlations at the baseline level, sex differences were
examined by moderation analysis, followed by
separate multiple regressions for both sexes.
Results. The Dark Tetrad traits were mainly associated with present orientation in both sewith differences based on participants’ sex. Narcissism was more strongly related to the present hedonistic perspective in females, and psychopathy more strongly to the present fatalistic
in males. Notably, sadism exhibited striking differences. In males, sadism was only related to
the present fatalistic perspective, whereas in females, it was associated with present-hedonistic
and past negative perspectives. This study provided initial insights into the time perspective of
sadism, highlighting a potentially greater role of
negative early-life experiences in females.
Limitations. Sample characteristics, correlational design, single-measure dark traits assessment,
and the lack of early-life events measure were
discussed

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	COBISS.ID=123419145
Uncontrolled Keywords:	time perspectives, Dark Triad, Dark Tetrad,sex differences, sadism
Research Department:	Welfare Economics
Depositing User:	Jelena Banovic
Date Deposited:	31 Aug 2023 07:48
Last Modified:	31 Aug 2023 07:48
URI:	http://35.240.28.64/id/eprint/1935
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