The relationship between the Dark Tetrad traits and multicultural attitudes in Ireland
Authors
Carlyle, Jeri
Issue Date
2021
Degree
BA (Hons) in Psychology
Publisher
Dublin Business School
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Abstract
A study was conducted to examine the relationship between the Dark Tetrad personality traits and attitudes towards multiculturalism in Ireland, to examine gender differences in the prevalence of the Dark Tetrad traits, and gender differences in attitudes towards multiculturalism. Data was collected via a quantitative survey comprised of demographic questions and two psychological scales: The Short Dark Tetrad (SD4: Paulhus, Buckells, Trapnell & Jones, 2014) and the Multicultural Attitude Scale (MAS; Breugelmans & Van de Vijver, 2004). The results showed that Machiavellianism and Psychopathy had a moderate negative relationship with attitudes towards multiculturalism. Results also showed significant gender differences in Narcissism, Psychopathy and Sadism, as well as significant gender differences in attitudes towards multiculturalism. The findings of this study suggest that more research on dark personality traits and multicultural attitudes is needed to further develop understanding of the motivations of individuals that express prejudicial attitudes and engage in prejudicial behaviours.