Medicina (Aug 2024)

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

  • Sermin Agrali Ermis,
  • Ayse Hazal Boyanmis,
  • İnci Kesilmiş,
  • Turhan Toros,
  • Emre Bulent Ogras,
  • Manolya Akın,
  • Cenk Temel,
  • Alper Cenk Gurkan,
  • Yesim Karac Ocal

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60081269
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 60, no. 8
p. 1269

Abstract

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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.

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