Be Aware Not Reactive: Testing a Mediated-Moderation Model of Dark Triad and Perceived Victimization via Self-Regulatory Approach

Abstract

Generally, it is difficult to work efficiently in a toxic environment. Surprisingly, leaders are found to be liable for such toxic atmosphere because they possess certain traits that employees perceive as victimization. This research assesses the relationship between the dark triad (narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy) and perceived victimization with a focus on the mediating effect of abusive supervision and the moderating effect of mindfulness. For this purpose, we surveyed 274 employees in the healthcare sector of Pakistan by using random sampling technique in three waves. To analyze the data, the structural equation model with partial least squares and PROCESS were used. The findings suggest that abusive supervision plays a mediating role in the association between the dark triad and perceived victimization. The results did not support the mediating role of abusive supervision in the association between narcissism and perceived victimization, however, the mediated moderation model was supported. Further, the findings suggest that mindfulness weakens the effect of abusive supervision on perceived victimization. Finally, the theoretical and practical implications of the results are also discussed.

Effects of Leader Narcissism on Career Success of Employees: An Interpersonal Relationship Perspective

“…Multiple waves (three-time points, with a lag of 2 months in each wave) of data collection were implemented. It has revealed that a 2-month lag is sufficient to reduce common method variances ( Peng, 2013 ; Zhiqiang et al, 2020 ). At baseline (Time 1), 392 employees participated, providing demographic details (e.g., gender, education, and tenure) and ratings of narcissistic tendencies of their supervisor.…”

“…This leadership trait negatively impacts the voice of employees ( Huang et al, 2020 ), pro-social behavior ( Liu et al, 2017 ), and proactive behavior ( Liao et al, 2019 ). Additionally, the affection and perception of employees are also influenced by narcissistic traits of their leaders, such that workers often report experiencing negative emotions and depression ( Tokarev et al, 2017 ; Braun et al, 2018 ) as well as perceived victimization ( ud din Khan et al, 2020 ) and perceived abusive supervision ( Nevicka et al, 2018a ). On the other hand, leader narcissism has also been shown positive effects on employees.…”

Relationship between Dark Triad, Mental Health, and Subjective Well-being Moderated by Mindfulness: A Study on Atheists and Muslim Students

“…Those who have high DT traits are more experience a risk for poor health (Carmody et al, 2008;Chambers, Lo, & Allen, 2008;Dekeyser et al, 2008;. Moreover, mindfulness is associated with better physical and mental health and weakens abusive supervision on perceived victimization when the DT traits are the predictors of this relationship (Khan et al, 2020). Studies also indicated that high mindfulness scores might associate with lowering fibromyalgia impact, pain interference, stress, anxiety, depression, and better mental health-related quality of life (Pleman et al, 2019) buffering the effects of perceived stress on anxiety and depression (Bergin and Pakenham, 2016) and could moderate the relation between Antisocial Personality Disorder and aggression (Taubner et al, 2013;Velotti & Garofalo, 2015).…”

“Who Champions or Mentors Others”? The Role of Personal Resources in the Perceived Organizational Politics and Job Attitudes Relationship

“…Subsequently, Bozeman et al ( 1996 ) identified the impact of POP on various job outcomes. Scholars identified that work stressors affect adversely the job outcomes of workforce (Sarfraz et al, 2019 ; Sarwar et al, 2019 ; Khan et al, 2020 ). Given this, the burgeoning literature on POP presents mixed findings related to POP and work-related outcomes (e.g., Ferris and Kacmar, 1992 ; Miller et al, 2008 ; Chang et al, 2009 ; Abbas et al, 2014 ).…”