The dark triad is a set of three personality traits, namely narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, which are associated with manipulative and exploitative behaviors in interpersonal relationships. This paper examines the relationship between the dark triad and teachers' interaction styles. Specifically, it explores how teachers with high levels of dark triad traits may interact with students in ways that are detrimental to the students' academic and social development. The paper reviews existing literature on the dark triad and its effects on teachers' behavior and interaction styles (Čopková, 2020; Jensen-Campbell et al., 2019; Okruszek, Ł., Karasiewicz, K., Kalinowski, K., & Talarowska, M. 2018; Jensen-Campbell et al., 2019; Okruszek, Ł., Karasiewicz, K., Kalinowski, K., & Talarowska, M. 2018, Furnham et al, 2013; Jonason, 2010; Paulhus – Williams, 2002). In the research, we used a statistical method, simple linear correlation, which measures the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two continuous variables, in our case the dark triad and teachers' interaction styles. The results show that leadership, helpful, understanding and student-teacher responsibility correlate negatively with the dark triad. On the contrary, uncertain, dissatisfied, objecting, strict correlate positively. It also discusses potential interventions that could help teachers recognize and manage these traits, and provides recommendations for future research in this area. Overall, this paper highlights the importance of understanding the dark triad and its impact on teachers' interactions with students, and underscores the need for further research to better inform educational practices and policies.

Authors:
Andrea Juhásová, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia
Viktor Gatial, Constantine the Philopher University in Nitra, Slovakia

About the Presenter(s)
Mgr. Andrea Juhásová, PhD. is a lecturer Department of Educational and School Psychology, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia.
She is focused on prevention of risk behavior. She is the co-author of 5 monographs.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andrea-Juhasova-2

doc. PhDr. Viktor Gatial, PhD., university teacher, Department of Pedagogical and School Psychology of the Pedagogical Faculty of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovak Republic, developmental, pedagogical and school psychology.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Viktor-Gatial
https://www.kpsp.pf.ukf.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=89&catid=12&Itemid=353

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