Validation Syndrome: The Root of Deception and Developmental Predictors of Dark Triad Traits in Adolescents for Forensic and Developmental Psychology
Abstract
This study examines the early developmental predictors of Dark Triad traits, narcissism, machiavellianism, and psychopathy in adolescents using a mixed-methods approach grounded in the Validation Syndrome Diagnostic Triangle (VSDT) framework. The VSDT posits that self-doubt, desire, and self-gratification interact with environmental and familial influences to shape personality traits. Data from the Add Health Longitudinal Study (N = 15,000 adolescents, aged 12–18) were analyzed using Pearson correlations, multiple regression, and thematic analysis. Findings indicate that familial conflict and socioeconomic stress strongly predict Dark Triad tendencies, particularly self-doubt (r = .953, p < .05), self-gratification (r = .898, p < .05), and desire (r = .812, p < .05). Conversely, parental monitoring demonstrated a protective effect, negatively correlating with self-doubt (β = -0.008, p < .05) and self-gratification (β = 0.269, p < .05). Regression analysis identified familial conflict as the strongest predictor of maladaptive traits (β = 0.158, p < .001), accounting for 92.68% of the variance in self-doubt (R² = .927). Thematic analysis corroborated these findings, linking Dark Triad traits to validation-seeking behaviors in adverse familial environments. Adolescents with high Dark Triad tendencies engaged in cyberbullying and manipulative online behaviors, while supportive environments and parental monitoring fostered resilience. These findings validate the VSDT framework, emphasizing the role of familial and environmental factors in adolescent personality development. The findings have implications for forensic cyberpsychology, examining how online interactions shape developmental patterns and influence digital deception. The study provides actionable insights for early interventions to mitigate antisocial behavior. Future research should explore cross-cultural interventions to support healthier adolescent development.
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