Title

Unmasking Online Behavior: Investigating Narcissism, Impulsivity, and Ghosting Trends

Creator

Lepenioti Marina, Austin Anna Maria

Abstract

The internet, initially designed to connect people globally, now harbors dark trends where individuals use unconventional means to cause distress for entertainment. Two studies delved into these online behaviors associated with the dark tetrad. The first examined ghosting, revealing correlations with dark triad traits, destiny beliefs, and gender differences. The second explored trolling, strongly linking it to narcissism and gender, particularly noting higher levels in men, and impulsivity was also investigated, with anonymity being a crucial factor in trolling. Combining the findings from both studies sheds light on the complex factors fueling cyber aggression in online spaces.

Keywords

narcissism

trolling

ghosting

Subject

psychology

Date Available

June 10, 2024

Type

Poster

Course

PS 4935 Final Year Project II

Instructor

Petropoulos Petalas, Diamantis

Session

Poster Display

Location

Student Lounge

Event

Year 2024 | 8th Annual Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium