Hennekam, Rachel (2022) The Dark Triad and its Effects on Counterproductive Work Behavior and Career Success. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
The Dark Triad traits have become more popular among researchers with its connection to work outcomes. This research aimed to investigate the connection between Dark Triad traits on career success as well as counterproductive work behavior. We proposed that individuals high in Dark Triad traits will show both more success and counterproductive work behavior, and that each of these relationships is moderated by either approach or avoidance motivation respectively. Analysis was carried out with n = 174, and results indicated a relationship between narcissism and success, as well as all three Dark Triad traits and counterproductive work behavior. We found two significant results for our moderating variables: first with Machiavellianism, approach motivation and success, and secondly with Machiavellianism, avoidance motivation and counterproductive work behavior. To conclude, some interesting relationships were found, however limitations of our study could have prevented us from seeing more significant results overall.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Barelds, D.P.H. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology (WOP) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Aug 2022 11:43 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Aug 2022 11:43 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/1356 |
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