Relationships between Machiavellianism, emotional intelligence and theory of mind in children

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作者
Barlow, Alexandra [1 ]
Qualter, Pamela [1 ]
Stylianou, Maria [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Cent Lancashire, Sch Psychol, Preston PR1 2HE, Lancs, England
关键词
Machiavellianism; Theory of mind; Trait emotional intelligence; Ability emotional intelligence; Emotional intelligence; Children; SOCIAL COMPETENCE; QUALITY; VICTIMIZATION; PERSONALITY; TRANSITION; DECEPTION; LANGUAGE; VALIDITY; BELIEFS; SCHOOL;
D O I
10.1016/j.paid.2009.08.021
中图分类号
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
The current study investigates the associations of Machiavellianism (Mach) with trait and ability emotional intelligence (EI), and theory of mind (ToM) in 109 primary school children. Consistent with previous research with adults, negative associations were found between Mach and social and emotional understanding. Subsequent multiple regression analyses for girls showed that being more adept at emotional and social understanding does not lead them to manipulate others in social encounters. This was not the case for boys. These findings are discussed in relation to other social and individual difference variables that impact on Mach, particularly amongst boys. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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