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Title: Personality Shadows: Dark Triad Traits and Academic Major Choices among Greek University-Students
Language: English
Authors: Constantinos M. Kokkinos, Ioanna Voulgaridou, Costas N. Tsouloupas
Source: International Journal of Educational Psychology. 2025 14(2):94-117.
Availability: Hipatia Press. Claramunt, 4, Local 2 08030, Barcelona, Spain. Tel: +34-93-302-1226: e-mail: info@hipatiapress.com; Web site: https://hipatiapress.com/hpjournals/index.php/ijep/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 24
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Personality Traits, Majors (Students), Decision Making, Undergraduate Students, Correlation, Student Attitudes, Self Concept, Profiles, Personality Problems, Psychopathology, Intervention, Gender Differences, Personality Measures
Geographic Terms: Greece
ISSN: 2014-3591
Abstract: This study examined the link between academic majors and Dark Triad personality traits in 2,387 Greek university students. Utilizing Bifactor Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling, we identified a general dark factor (D-factor) and three specific traits. Latent Profile Analysis revealed four personality clusters: self-centric personalities, ambitious manipulators, tactful manipulators, and omni-dark personalities. Self-centric personalities exhibited low D-factor levels but high narcissism, typically choosing majors like Humanities, Law, and Social Sciences that spotlight personal success. Tactful manipulators, with moderate Machiavellianism and narcissism but low psychopathy, opted for majors in Humanities, Law, Social Sciences, Economics, and Information Sciences, suitable for roles demanding influence and leadership. Ambitious manipulators displayed high Machiavellianism and narcissism with lower psychopathy, favoring competitive fields like Maths, Natural/Technological Sciences, and Health/Life Sciences, which offer opportunities for personal advancement and leadership. Omni-dark personalities scored high across all Dark Triad traits, gravitating towards majors linked with power and competitive hierarchies. The study also found a higher prevalence of omni-dark personalities among males, suggesting potential biological, social, and cultural influences. These insights inform potential interventions to support students in their educational and developmental paths.
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