Where a psychopathic personality matters at work: a cross-industry study of the relation of dark triad and psychological capital.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The concepts of Dark Triad and Psychological Capital (PsyCap) have been extensively researched separately, but until one recent study, their interrelation has not been investigated. Purpose of this study was to uncover differences of the relationship of both concepts across work related industries.

Methods

In total, 2,109 German employees across 11 industries completed a questionnaire on Dark Triad (narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism) and PsyCap. Multiple regression analyses were used to test the association of both concepts across industries.

Results

Values of narcissism, psychopathy and PsyCap generally differed between industries. No significant differences were found for Machiavellianism. While narcissism relates positively to PsyCap in all in

SUBMITTER: Stephan B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10436650 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature