Denovan, A, Dagnall, N, Artamonova, E and Papageorgiou, KA (2021) Dark Triad traits, learning styles, and symptoms of depression: Assessing the contribution of mental toughness longitudinally. Learning and Individual Differences, 91. ISSN 1041-6080

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Abstract

This study, using a semi-longitudinal design, explored the extent to which Dark Triad traits indirectly (through mental toughness) predicted learning styles (i.e., deep, strategic, and surface learning) and depression symptoms. First year undergraduates (N = 100 matched at two-time intervals; 17 males, 83 females; mean age = 19.02, range = 18 to 24) completed self-report questionnaires at the beginning of the academic year and the start of the second term. Mediation analysis revealed that narcissism contributed indirectly to reduced surface learning, increased strategic learning, and lower symptoms of depression. Psychopathy and Machiavellianism were neither indirectly associated with learning styles nor depression symptoms. These findings have important applied implications. Specifically, they indicate that features of narcissism are beneficial to mental health and learning outcomes. These results also highlight the need for further research to identify ways to promote the adaptive vs. maladaptive features of Dark Triad traits in education.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	1303 Specialist Studies in Education; 1701 Psychology; Education
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology L Education > LB Theory and practice of education
Divisions:	Psychology (from Sep 2019)
Publisher:	Elsevier
SWORD Depositor:	A Symplectic
Date Deposited:	17 Jun 2024 14:24
Last Modified:	17 Jun 2024 14:30
DOI or ID number:	10.1016/j.lindif.2021.102053
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/23545

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