Variables associated with the dark triad of personality in corporate workers. A systematic review

Authors

  • José-Alfonso Mesía-Guevara Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazón - Universidad de Flores
  • Miguel Ángel Basauri-Delgado Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazón

Keywords:

associated variables, dark triad, personality, company, systematic review

Abstract

The traits of the dark personality triad (Machiavellianism, narcissism and psychopathy) are present in organizations and affect everyone. A systematic review of the variables associated with this trait in workers was carried out. The PRISMA Guide and the resources of Web of Science, ScienceDirect and PubMed, years 2021-2024, were used; 10 articles were found that met the proposed inclusion and exclusion criteria. Europe was the continent with the most publications. The relationships between the dark triad traits were positive; the relationship between Machiavellianism and narcissism ranged from .22 to .63; while between Machiavellianism and psychopathy was .36 to .82; and, between narcissism and psychopathy was .31 to .69. The 45 associated variables were grouped into six components: 1) Team and leader characteristics; 2) Work and professional commitment; 3) Individual and personality characteristics; 4) Leadership and organizational performance; 5) Team member characteristics; and, 6) Work experience. The traits of the dark triad affect people's behavior in the work environment, so it is urgent to investigate the topic in different cultural and organizational contexts.

Author Biographies

José-Alfonso Mesía-Guevara, Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazón - Universidad de Flores

Psychologist. Specialist in the Organizational Area. Master in Administration. Doctor in Administration. Post Doctorate in Psychology with a Mention in Systematic Review of Literature. Systemic Therapist. Multidimensional Coach accredited by the AICM. Diploma in Open and Distance Education, Investment Projects, University Teaching and Human Resources Management. Past work: Academic Secretary of the Faculty of Administration and International Business; Academic Secretary of the Vice-Rector's Office and Director of Distance Education at Norbert Wiener University. Executive Producer of the Television Program Tiempo Xtremo, dedicated to adventure sports. Professor at the Graduate School at the San Ignacio de Loyola University in the MCE, MBA, MANyE, In House and Doctorate programs. Teacher Coordinator of Specialization Programs in the Directorate of Continuing Education at the Ricardo Palma University. Professor at the Graduate School at the Private University of Tacna in the Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management and the Doctorate in Administration. Professor of the Undergraduate School at Continental University of Florida. Current jobs: Managing Director at Mesía Asesores & Consultores. Professor at the Office of Continuing Education and the Graduate School at the Ricardo Palma University. Professor of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate School at the Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazón in the Master's Degree in Business Psychology and the Doctorate in Psychology. Professor at the Graduate School at Universidad Continental in the Professional Coaching Certification Program. President of the Permanent Advisory Committee of the Specialty of Organizational Psychology of the College of Psychologists of Peru. Thirty-two years of university teaching experience. Interested in critical research of human behavior, organizational management and new technologies.

Miguel Ángel Basauri-Delgado, Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazón

Research psychologist registered with Renacyt, pursuing a doctorate in Psychology from the Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazón (UNIFE), with a solid interest in research in clinical psychology and public health. Ease of teamwork, experience in the use of statistical programs and publications in national and international journals.

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Published

2024-12-24

How to Cite

Mesía-Guevara, J.-A., & Basauri-Delgado, M. Ángel. (2024). Variables associated with the dark triad of personality in corporate workers. A systematic review. Calidad De Vida Y Salud Journal, 17(2), 43-59. Retrieved from http://revistacdvs.uflo.edu.ar/index.php/CdVUFLO/article/view/423

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Vol. 17 No. 2 (2024)

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