Cited by 30Cybercrime and Law Enforcement StudiesPersonality Traits and PsychologySexual Assault and Victimization Studies

The Dark Tetrad and online sexual victimization: Enjoying in the distance

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Pineda, David, Martínez-Martínez, Ana, Galán, Manuel, Rico-Bordera, Pilar, Piqueras, Jose A.·2023·Computers in Human Behavior

Abstract

Online sexual victimization (OSV) refers to the experience of online pressure to obtain unwanted sexual contact or/and the distribution of sexual images or information of the victim against his/her will. This behaviour is predisposed by a wide variety of risk factors, including personality. Focusing on personality, antisocial behaviours tend to be better predicted by the Dark Tetrad of personality. Therefore, the main aim of the present study was to study the connections between the Dark Tetrad and OSV. Secondly, we aimed to clarify the OSV construct by exploring its prevalence in our sample. For this purpose, 1988 participants answered measures assessing the Dark Tetrad and their involvement in OSV. To analyze the connections structural equation modelling was performed between the two constructs. To explore the OSV construct, gender differences were calculated, and different rates of perpetration and victimization are offered. Results showed that the Dark Tetrad of personality is closely related to OSV, being the sadistic enjoyment the strongest predictor trait for both, to be victimized and perpetrate it. Additionally, women tend to be more victimized by OSV while men tend to perpetrate it. OSV usually happens through messaging apps or social media in a background of an existing relationship.

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Authors
Pineda, D., Martínez-Martínez, A., Galán, M., Rico-Bordera, P., & Piqueras, J. A.
Affiliations
Universitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx (ES)
Corresponding author
Galán, Manuel
Venue
Computers in Human Behavior
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2023-05
Volume
142
Pages
107659
ISSN
0747-5632 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4315490200
Cited by
30
References
63
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 11 · 2024: 10 · 2023: 3 · 2018: 1
FWCI
6.81
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
Computers in Human Behavior (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Traits and Psychology
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
Keywords
Dark Tetrad, online sexual victimization, sadism, narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, antisocial personality traits, sexual victimization, sexual offending, gender differences, prevalence, messaging apps, social media, online relationships

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