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Thesis (M.A. ( Clinical Psychology)) -- University of Limpopo, 2013 / This study investigated the relationship between the ‘dark triad’ personality traits and risky sexual behaviour (sociosexuality), and the effect of gender on the relationship. Participants consisted of two hundred and twenty-two (222) University of Limpopo students. Correlation analysis results indicate that, among males, primary psychopathy is positively associated with overall sociosexuality and secondary psychopathy is negatively associated with the behavioural component of sociosexualiy. Primary, secondary and overall psychopathy was positively related to risky sexual behaviour (sociosexuality). However, Machiavellianism, narcissism and overall psychopathy were not related to all dimensions of sociosexuality. Regression analysis results revealed that very few ‘dark triad’ personality traits have the capacity to predict risky sexual behaviour (sociosexuality). High risk socio-sexual behavioural features were predicted by the ‘dark triad’ personality traits mostly among females than among males. There were comparatively more factors associated with risky sexual behaviour among females than males in this sample. Generally, the ‘dark triad’ personality traits varied in relating with features of risky sexual behaviour. The nature of the relationship of ‘dark triad’ personality traits depends on the particular type of risky sexual behaviour. This is contrary to previous empirical findings that suggest that, when measured in a normal sample, correlates of the ‘dark triad’ personality traits will be the same. Recommendations were made on the basis of the results. Key words: ‘dark triad’, narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, sociosexuality.

L’essence la plus profonde de l’homme est constituée de pulsions qui sont du même ordre chez tous les êtres humains, et qui visent la satisfaction de besoins primordiaux dans les conflits latents ou manifestes ininterrompus. Le processus de la civilisation mène nécessairement de la famille à l’humanité, et est indissolublement lié au conflit inné de l’éternelle lutte entre l’amour et le désir de la mort. Conformément à cette idée et aux travaux de Freud, de Lacan, de Jung, de Binswanger et d’autres, notre thèse interroge le rapport entre les conflits qui existent en cinq niveaux (intrapersonnel, interpersonnel, intragroupal, intergroupal, international) et leur impact spécifique sur les interactions internationales. La résolution de ces conflits est le choix entre deux ou plusieurs solutions possibles et parfois contradictoires (guerre ou paix, hostilités ou diplomatie, etc.). Ce choix se détermine souvent dans les négociations internationales à travers des vecteurs psychanalytiques (enjeux identitaires, impact du bilinguisme et du plurilinguisme dans les interactions, discours politiques, etc.). L’enjeu de notre thèse est d’analyser le rôle et les conséquences des négociations principales dans la résolution des conflits internationaux (avant, pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale-1918-1945 et durant la guerre froide -1945-1991). / The very essence of man’s existence is constituted from drives, which are of a similar order in all human beings and aim at the satisfaction of primal desires in permanent latent or manifest conflicts. Civilization is the necessary path from family to humanity; it is inextricably linked to the innate conflict of the eternal struggle between Eros and Thanatos. In accordance with this idea and in the work of Freud, Lacan, Jung, Binswanger, etc., my doctoral research examines the relation between intrapersonal, interpersonal, intragroupal, intergroupal, international conflicts and their specific impact on international interactions. The resolution of these conflicts involves a choice between two or more equally possible, yet sometimes contradictory, solutions (war or peace, hostility or diplomacy, etc.). This choice is often determined by international negotiations, and can be understood through psychoanalytical vectors such as identity issues, the impact of bilingualism on intercultural interactions, and political discourse, etc. The implications of this doctoral research are to evaluate the role and the consequences of principal negotiations in the resolution of international conflicts before and during the Word War II, 1918-1945, and during the Cold War -1945-1991

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The current study examined the effects of personality traits, psychopathy, and narcissism in the context of voluntary false confessions. The administration of various self-report measures in a sample of university students (N= 485) to assess personality traits, psychopathy, narcissism, and self-reported likelihood of voluntary falsely confessing enabled quantitative analysis of the interaction among these essential parameters. Narcissism and openness to experience accounted for 14% of the total variance in the likelihood of the voluntary false confessions in the male sample. Whilst narcissism and psychopathy accounted for 11% of the total variance in the female sample. These findings indicate that narcissism, psychopathy, and openness to experience are psychological factors that may have an impact on the likelihood of an individual confessing to a crime they did not commit, outside of the forensic settings.

This thesis presents an account of the making of 15 Minutes of Faye, a microbudget feature-length film created in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts in Film and Digital Media at the University of Central Florida. It chronicles the motivation behind the creation of the film, the entire creation process, plans for its distribution, and reflections on lessons learned during the creation process. The film itself was designed to challenge its viewers with the gross self-absorption of its fame-seeking protagonist, in order to promote public discourse about Generation Y's sense of entitlement, which has been well-documented in academic literature. It is the author's hope that this document will promote awareness of the film's subject matter, and will also aid others seeking to create microbudget feature-length films.

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yes / It has long been recognized that "when bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle" (Burke 1770, p. 146). In order words, all that is needed for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing. Edmond Burke made the peril of inaction and dissociation in the midst of wrongdoing clear. When the need to act against victimisation arises, resistance is essential, and should not befall a brave few, for as Burke contended, there is safety in numbers. Despite Burke's advice, social psychological research (most notably by Latané and Darley 1970; Milgam 1974; Zimbardo, Banks and Jaffe 1973) has demonstrated the unreliability of unsolicited prosocial intervention into even the most glaring atrocities. Simply put, the numbers needed to ensure safety may not be there. While the reasons for inaction are both complex and manifold, they invariably point to a lack of supererogation and fiduciary responsibility. People look on rather than intervene either because they do not consider the fate of others their responsibility or business (Zimbardo 2007). Hence, are those who witness rather than contest victimisation innocent bystanders or accomplices? The answer has particular consequences for employees made victims of unscrupulous corporate supervisors, leaders, managers, and, most notably, their followers. This paper examines the moral question that inaction against victimisation in the corporate realm raises.

Individuals with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) are typically perceived by others as shy, submissive, or risk-averse. However, recent work has identified an understudied subtype within SAD characterized by high levels of anger and high-risk or novelty-seeking impulsive behaviors. Interestingly, this subtype bears conceptual similarities with prior accounts of vulnerable narcissism. For example, both are associated with concerns regarding self-presentation and how they are perceived by others. The angry-impulsive subtype and vulnerable narcissism may further share similar etiologic origins and similar associations with self-reported anger, impulsivity, and anxiety-related characteristics. However, despite these key similarities no prior work has systematically evaluated the common and potentially distinguishing factors within and between these conceptually similar but diagnostically distinct groups. For example, cognitive features such as fear of negative evaluation and interpersonal rivalry could be distinguishing features of SAD and vulnerable narcissism, although the utility of these distinguishing features to clarify the differential diagnosis remains unknown. Accordingly, the purpose of this study was to utilize a person-centered analytic approach (latent profile analysis; LPA) to empirically establish whether vulnerable narcissistic traits exist within high anger, risk-prone individuals who are also socially anxious, or alternatively whether specific features of each disorder can be used to disambiguate them empirically. Results of this work supported the existence of the angry impulsive socially anxious subtype and supported a relationship between that group and vulnerable narcissistic traits. These findings have implications for treatment selection among affected individuals and may further clarify why prior work evaluating interventions for adults with SAD and angry impulsive features has been met with only limited success. / M.S. / Individuals with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) are typically perceived by others as shy, submissive, or risk-averse. However, recent work has identified an understudied subtype within SAD characterized by high levels of anger and high-risk or novelty-seeking impulsive behaviors. Interestingly, this subtype has conceptual similarities with descriptions of vulnerable narcissism. For example, both are associated with concerns regarding self-presentation and how they are perceived by others. The angry-impulsive subtype and vulnerable narcissism may further share similar origins and similar associations with self-reported anger, impulsivity, and anxiety-related characteristics. However, despite these key similarities no prior work has evaluated the common and potentially distinctive factors within and between these distinct groups. For example, features such as fear of negative evaluation and interpersonal rivalry could be distinguishing features of SAD and vulnerable narcissism, although the utility of these differentiating features to clarify the differential diagnosis is unknown. Accordingly, the purpose of this study was to utilize a person-centered analytic approach (latent profile analysis; LPA) to establish whether vulnerable narcissistic traits exist within high anger, risk-prone individuals who are also socially anxious, or whether specific features of each disorder can be used to differentiate them. Results of this work supported the existence of the angry impulsive socially anxious subtype and supported a relationship between that group and vulnerable narcissistic traits. These findings have implications for treatment selection among affected individuals and may further clarify why prior work evaluating interventions for adults with SAD and angry impulsive features has been met with only limited success.

Yes / This study tests the effect of personal and online characteristics on consumers' desire for revenge and their online revenge intentions. In light of the interactivity and community of social media platforms, it examines the notion that narcissism and social presence will increase consumers' desire for revenge and their online revenge intentions after a service failure. Based on a sample of 317 Jordanian consumers, the data analysis shows that the model has a very good fit and that narcissism, interactivity, and community significantly influenced consumers’ desire for revenge. Social presence was found to have a moderating influence on the relationship between the desire for revenge and online revenge intentions. Implications for marketing managers are also discussed.