Be Aware Not Reactive: Testing a Mediated-Moderation Model of Dark Triad and Perceived Victimization via Self-Regulatory Approach

Frontiers in Psychology

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Hira Salah ud din Khan¹  Ma Zhiqiang¹  Shakira Huma Siddiqui²  Muhammad Aamir Shafique Khan¹ 

[1] School of Management, Jiangsu University;Adjunct Faculty Member Air University School of Management (AUSOM), Air University

关键词: dark triad;    perceived victimization;    abusive supervision;    mindfulness;    mediated moderation model;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2020.02141

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Generally, it is difficult to work efficiently in a toxic environment. Surprisingly, leaders are found to be liable for such toxic atmosphere because they possess certain traits that employees perceive as victimization. This research assesses the relationship between the dark triad (narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy) and perceived victimization with a focus on the mediating effect of abusive supervision and the moderating effect of mindfulness. For this purpose, we surveyed 274 employees in the healthcare sector of Pakistan by using random sampling technique in three waves. To analyze the data, the structural equation model with partial least squares and PROCESS were used. The findings suggest that abusive supervision plays a mediating role in the association between the dark triad and perceived victimization. The results did not support the mediating role of abusive supervision in the association between narcissism and perceived victimization, however, the mediated moderation model was supported. Further, the findings suggest that mindfulness weakens the effect of abusive supervision on perceived victimization. Finally, the theoretical and practical implications of the results are also discussed.

【 授权许可】

CC BY