- Author:
Elżbieta Sanecka
- E-mail:
elzbieta.sanecka@us.edu.pl
- Institution:
University of Silesia in Katowice
- Year of publication:
2021
- Source:
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- Pages:
198-208
- DOI Address:
https://doi.org/10.15804/tner.21.66.4.16
- PDF:
tner/202104/tner6616.pdf
The present study investigated how Machiavellianism and loneliness are related to different aspects of self-disclosure online among young adults, including honesty, amount, intent, and positive valence. A total of 212 university students aged 18-30 completed four self-report questionnaires. The results confirmed the role of Machiavellianism and loneliness as predictors of distinct aspects of self-disclosure online, suggesting that Machiavellianism, but not loneliness, leads to strategic self-disclosures online. Specifically, Machiavellianism negatively predicted honesty of self-disclosure online, and loneliness positively predicted its amount and positive valence. No mediating effects of loneliness on the relationship between Machiavellianism and honesty of self-disclosure were found.
- Author:
Irena Pilch
- E-mail:
pilchirena@gmail.com
- Institution:
University of Silesia
- Year of publication:
2012
- Source:
Show
- Pages:
324-336
- DOI Address:
https://doi.org/10.15804/tner.2012.27.1.27
- PDF:
tner/201201/tner2727.pdf
The aim of the study was to examine the relationships between the level of spouses’ Machiavellianism and tendency to use constructive and unconstructive problem-solving strategies in marital conflicts. The study involved 100 married couples. The participants completed Mach IV and the Problem-Solving Strategies Inventory in two versions: self-report and estimation of partner behaviours. Two exploratory path analyses were performed. The analysis of data coming from selfreports proved that Machiavellianism was positively associated with the tendency to use destructive strategies (Escalation and Withdrawal), and negatively with the use of constructive strategies (Loyalty and Dialogue). Higher Machiavellianism of women was related to less frequent use of Dialogue strategy by their husbands. The data obtained through estimations of partner behaviour showed that a higher level of Machiavellianism among husbands was related to their wives’ more frequent use of Escalation and Withdrawal, as well as to their less frequent use of Loyalty and Dialogue. The results support the assumption that Machiavellianism may be treated as a factor which makes constructive solving of matrimonial conflicts more difficult.
- Author:
Eugenia Mandal
- Institution:
University of Silesia
- Year of publication:
2008
- Source:
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- Pages:
209-215
- DOI Address:
https://doi.org/10.15804/tner.08.15.2.16
- PDF:
tner/200802/tner1516.pdf
The paper presents the results of research into fear of success in Polish students. The participants were 208 university students of psychology, education, political science, and physical education at the School of Physical Education. Horner’s projective method (1972, 1978 was used. The analysed variables were sex, study major, average grades, locus of control, Machiavellianism, and masculinity and femininity. Fear of success was observed in more than half of the investigated students – 62% of men and 48% of women. Multiple regression analyses showed that masculinity and Machiavellianism were the best predictors of fear of success. Fear of success occurred the least frequently in the students of physical education. The regression model explained 11% of the fear of success variables.
- Author:
Irena Pilch
- Institution:
University of Silesia
- Year of publication:
2008
- Source:
Show
- Pages:
232-245
- DOI Address:
https://doi.org/10.15804/tner.08.15.2.18
- PDF:
tner/200802/tner1518.pdf
Machiavellianism is a personality trait of which the essence is created by a specific view of the social world that is treated as a place of combat, by egocentric motivation, subjective treatment of other people and a tendency to achieve goals by means of interpersonal manipulation. This article presents the results of a few researches dedicated to the phenomenon of Machiavellianism in children and the youth, and to stressing problems and threats created by the Machiavellian pupils at school; it also suggests some ways to overcome those problems.