The current study employed both a variable- and person-centered approach to analyze data taken from a large sample of U.S. adults (N = 602, 59% males). For the former, structural equation modeling was utilized to empirically articulate the links between the four facets of psychopathy (interpersonal, affective, lifestyle, antisocial) and the six facets of ethnocentrism. For the person-centered approach, descriptive discriminant analysis was used to assess for differences in psychopathic trait profiles between those elevated or low in ethnocentric attitudes. Consistent with expectations, the affective dimension positively predicted denigration of out-group members whereas the lifestyle domain negatively predicted all facets of ethnocentrism. Unexpectedly, the antisocial facet positively predicted group cohesion and devotion towards one's ethnic in-group. Additionally, those elevated in ethnocentrism had higher interpersonal and affective scores and lower lifestyle scores relative to those low in ethnocentric attitudes. Results are discussed in the context of risk assessment for hate-based violence and the overlap in the nomological network of psychopathy and prejudicial attitudes.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1833417 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Roy, Sandeep |
| Contributors | Neumann, Craig Stephen, Natesan, Prathiba, Ryals, Anthony J., Callahan, Jennifer L. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | v, 45 pages : illustrations, Text |
| Coverage | United States |
| Rights | Public, Roy, Sandeep, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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