Dark Traid Traits in Sports Education: Relationship With Aggresssion in Taekondo Athletes

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Ağralı Ermiş S., Mazılı N., Karaç Öcal Y., Şahan A., Toros T., Serin E.

REVISTA ON LINE DE POLÍTICA E GESTÃO EDUCACIONAL, sa.19, ss.1-16, 2025 (ESCI)

• Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
• Basım Tarihi: 2025
• Doi Numarası: 10.22633/rpge.v29iesp1.20463
• Dergi Adı: REVISTA ON LINE DE POLÍTICA E GESTÃO EDUCACIONAL
• Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Directory of Open Access Journals
• Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-16
• Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
• Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The study examines the relationship between Dark Triad personality traits and aggression levels in Taekwondo athletes in Turkey. It aims to identify these traits, analyze differences based on demographic variables, and explore their interrelation. The sample consisted of 307 Taekwondo athletes selected randomly. Data were analyzed using scales, and the Pearson correlation coefficient was calculated to assess relationships. Results revealed a positive and significant correlation (r=0.319) between Dark Triad traits and aggression levels. When comparing athletes from contact and non-contact categories, contact athletes scored higher, particularly in the passive aggression dimension, showing a significant difference. These findings suggest that the nature of the sport, requiring high motivation and direct combat, may influence the development of personality traits such as Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy, as well as aggression levels. The study contributes to understanding how sports environments impact psychological and behavioral traits in athletes.

KEYWORDS: Taekwondo. Dark Triad. Agression. Sports Education.