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

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. Continuous...

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