The study will measure the association between dark triad and sport performance among Pakistani players with mediating role of antisocial behavior. The total sample (N= 495) of Pakistani players will be recruited from an affiliation with a university institute, or club, and national players will be selected in this research. The age range will be 18-35 years of participants. Three instruments will be used to collect the data, Short Dark Triad, and Sport Performance Scale. While in this study Antisocial Behavior Scale will be developed and validated. This study will be conducted in two phases. The phase-1 comprised the exploratory sequential mixed methods research design (tool development) used to explore the domains of antisocial behavior, develop, and validate the antisocial behavior scale. While, phase-2, is quantitative and cross-sectional in nature. The methods and procedures adopted for both phases are given separately. Considering the literature review and objectives of t.....

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This study investigated the relationship between Dark Triad traits, antisocial behavior awareness, and sports performance among Pakistani athletes. It examined whether demographic factors (gender, age, and type of sport) influenced these traits, and whether antisocial behavior awareness mediated the association between Dark Triad traits and sports performance. A cross-sectional research design was employed, involving 432 athletes aged 18_45 years recruited from universities, sports clubs, and national teams in Punjab, Pakistan. Standardized instruments were used: the Short Dark Triad Scale (SD3), the Athletes_ Subjective Performance Scale (ASPS), and the newly developed Antisocial Behavior Awareness Scale (ABAS). Data were analyzed using Three-Way ANOVA to compare differences across demographic groups, whereas Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to test direct and mediating effects. Findings revealed significant gender differences in Dark Triad traits and antisocial behavior awareness, .....

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