فهرست مطالب صفیه امامی آل آقا

Dark personality traits include a range of socially aversive personality traits that are associated with risky behaviors and other mental health risk factors. However, it is not clear which specific risky behaviors are associated with each Personality trait (Machiavellianism, Narcissism, Psychopathy and Sadism) outlined in this conceptual framework.

Examining the Relationship Between Dark Tetrad of Personality and Domain-Specific Risk-taking Behavior Among Iranian Young People was the aim of this study.

The Research Design for this study is based on Descriptive Correlational Research method, A sample of 848 Young people was selected with the convenience sampling method from the Tehran using an online research platform. Domain-Specific Risk-Taking (DOSPERT) Scale and the Short Dark Tetrad (SD4) were used for data collection. The data were Analyzed by the Pearson correlation coefficient (PCC) and Stepwise regression using SPSS version 26.

The correlation matrix of the research variables demonstrated that all components of the Dark Tetrad of Personality (Machiavellianism, Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Sadism) are positively correlated with various domains of risk-taking (Social, Recreational, Gambling, Health/Safety, and Ethical). Among the four personality traits, Psychopathy and Sadism show the highest correlation, while Narcissism and Machiavellianism demonstrate a weaker correlation with risk-taking behaviors. Additionally, only Machiavellianism and Narcissism were linked to risky investments.

 In conclusion, for more accurate clinical decision-making concerning the relationship between Dark Personality traits and risky behaviors, it is essential to consider the specific and unique relationship between the traits and domains

The spread of the Covid-19 and the resulting long-term quarantines has changed the lifestyle of a wide range of people and the pushed all of humanity towards self-care. Therefore, the purpose of the current study was to investigate the relationship between psychological self-care and resilience and creativity in response to Covid-19 with the mediating role of lifestyle in women.

This was a descriptive and correlational study. The study population included all the housewives in Kermanshah city in 2022, of which 363 women were selected through convenience sampling method. The resilience scale by Connor-Davidson (2003), lifestyle questionnaire by Laali et al. (2012), the test of creative thinking by Torrance (1966), and the self-care questionnaire by Boroujeni et al. (2020) were used to collect data. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling and 2 statistical softwares which were SPSS-22 and Smart PLS.

The results showed a direct relationship between psychological self-care and resilience and creativity in response to Covid-19 disease in women (β=0.237, p<0.05). The lifestyle variable also played a mediating role in the relationship among them (Sobel=4.635, Sig<0.001).

It can be claimed that resilience and creativity along with lifestyle play an important role in women’s psychological self-care in response to Covid-19. Therefore, the mental health professionals should pay more attention to improve the mental health during the pandemics.