Dark triad, risk propensity and interpersonal relationship satisfaction in clients with substance use disorder

Authors

  • Rida Irfan Riphah Institute of Clinical and Professional Psychology (RICPP), Riphah International University, Lahore Campus, Pakistan
  • Sara Latif Riphah Institute of Clinical and Professional Psychology (RICPP), Riphah International University, Lahore Campus, Pakistan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2976-1597
  • Naheed Noor Riphah Institute of Clinical and Professional Psychology (RICPP), Riphah International University, Lahore Campus, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.0177

Abstract

Objective: To examine the relationship of drug addicts with personality triad, risk propensity and interpersonal relationship satisfaction.

Methods: The correlational study was conducted from September 2019 to February 2020 in different hospitals of Lahore, Pakistan, and comprised male drug addicts aged 18-30 years. Data was collected using the Dark Triad of Personalityscale, the Risk Propensity Scale and the Interpersonal Relationship Satisfaction Scale. Data was analysed using SPSS 21.

Results: There were 100 men with a mean age of 25.03+/-3.82 years.

Conclusion: Dark triad and risk propensity significantly predicted interpersonal relationship satisfaction, while narcissism did not predict interpersonal relationship satisfaction.

Key Words: Dark triad, Risk propensity, Interpersonal relationship satisfaction, Drug addicts.

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Published

2022-02-03

How to Cite

Irfan, R., Latif, S., & Noor, N. (2022). Dark triad, risk propensity and interpersonal relationship satisfaction in clients with substance use disorder. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 72(3), 444–447. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.0177

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RESEARCH ARTICLE