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The role of coping strategies, social support and dark triad traits in the psychological adjustment of adolescents in residential care
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Dark Triad traits have been increasingly studied due to their relevance for understanding emotional and behavioral adjustment. However, little is known about how these traits operate in vulnerable youth populations, particularly adolescents living in residential care. This study examined the direct and indirect effects of Dark Triad traits on psychological adjustment among institutionalized adolescents, considering the roles of coping strategies and social support. Participants were 433 adolescents aged 12 to 18 years (M = 15.33; 45% boys and 55% girls) from 46 Portuguese residential care institutions. Adolescents completed self-report measures assessing Dark Triad traits, coping strategies, perceived social support, and psychological adjustment. Correlational analyses and path analysis were conducted to test relationships between variables, and sex differences were also explored. Results showed that psychopathy had the strongest association with psychological adjustment, mainly through avoidant coping strategies. Machiavellianism and narcissism presented weaker effects. Problem-focused coping and higher levels of social support were associated with better psychological adjustment, whereas avoidant coping was consistently related to greater difficulties. Some patterns varied by sex. These findings highlight the importance of promoting adaptive coping strategies and strengthening social support in residential care settings to improve psychological outcomes among atrisk youth.
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Coping strategies Dark Triad traits Psychological adjustment Residential care Social support
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Taylor and Francis Group