Document Type : Research Paper
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1 Department of Physical Education, Birjand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Birjand, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of physical Education and sport science,birjand branch, Islamic Azad University, Birjand, Iran
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between Dark Triad traits with schadenfreude in martial arts Athlete teens with the mediating role of moral indifference and aggression. The statistical population consisted of all martial athletes teens in Iran. Statistical sample of 384 people (260 girls and 124 boys) was selected by random cluster sampling method. Data were collected through a questionnaire of Dark Triad traits, schadenfreude, moral indifference and aggression. In order to analyze the data, Pearson correlation coefficient and modeling with path analysis approach were used. The results showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between Dark Triad traits with schadenfreude through the mediating role of moral indifference in martial arts Athlete teens. Based on the results of this study, it is suggested that In order to eliminate the negative consequences of moral indifference in athletes, which can strengthen the connection between the dark aspects of the personality and the enjoyment of bad luck in the athlete, coaches and sports psychologists can hold moral counseling sessions to improve their morale and encourage them, and they are motivated To introduce chivalry and the true mission of sports.them.
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