Nemeth, Veronika (2024) The effects of self-construal on territoriality, using the Dark Triad as a moderator. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
This study explores the potential effects of self-construal on territorial behaviors, while moderating for the Dark Triad traits. Territoriality is a protective possessiveness over tangible and intangible items through various marking and defending mechanisms in order to claim, control, or defend things that individuals feel belong to them. I hypothesized that individuals with independent self-construal would score higher on territoriality compared to individuals with interdependent self-construal. Furthermore, I hypothesized that this relationship would be stronger among people who score high on Dark Triad traits. 204 participants were randomly assigned to the independent or interdependent self-construal groups. Information was collected about their territorial and non-territorial tendencies as well as their Dark Triad traits. The statistical analysis did not produce significant outcomes that supported the hypotheses. However in the post poc analysis, significant results were found for the predictive abilities of narcissism and Machiavellianism on territorial and non-territorial behaviors. Limitations include a large dropout rate, convenience sampling, and that the manipulation may not have been as effective as intended. Despite the limitations, the present study highlights the importance of territoriality research and that exploring the topic further can bring more insight into the field, which could lead to practical uses in organizational settings.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Rietzschel, E.F. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology (WOP) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Nov 2024 09:59 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Nov 2024 09:59 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4442 |
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