Predicting internet trolling with sel-esteem and the dark triad
Date of Publication
2018
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Thesis Adviser
Homer Jimenez Yabut
Defense Panel Member
Roberto E. Javier, Jr.
Abstract/Summary
Internet trolling has started to become a more common phenomenon due to the popularity and accessibility of various online mediums. This study aims to determine why individuals display trolling behaviors. The independent variables will be divided into two models, the first model would only be self-esteem and the second will be variables from the dark triad (Machiavellianism, Narcissism, and Psychopathy). A hierarchical regression analysis was done to compare the first and second model. The results show that Narcissism and Psychopathy had a significant effect on internet trolling as it shows that people who lack empathy are more prone to displaying trolling behavior. Internet trolling could be related to Pakikiramdam, as trolling mostly revolves around the lack of empathy of individuals.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU17194
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
38 leaves ; 29 cm.
Keywords
Online trolling; Self-esteem; Narcissism; Machiavellianism (Psychology)
Recommended Citation
Jose, J. K., Santos, P. P., Garcia, G. D., & Jean, H. (2018). Predicting internet trolling with sel-esteem and the dark triad. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/9425