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‘When Reality is Questioned’ – Gaslighting Acceptance in Intimate Relationships: The Role of Big Five Personality Traits and Dependent Personality Type
Bekir, Merve (2025) ‘When Reality is Questioned’ – Gaslighting Acceptance in Intimate Relationships: The Role of Big Five Personality Traits and Dependent Personality Type.
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| Abstract: | Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse increasingly recognised as a manipulative tactic within intimate relationships. Despite its growing relevance, research on gaslighting remains limited, particularly in relation to the personality traits that may influence individuals’ acceptance of such behaviours. This study explored whether the Big Five personality traits, as well as a dependent personality profile, are associated with gaslighting acceptance. A cross-sectional design was used with a sample of adult participants who completed a gaslighting acceptance questionnaire and a brief personality inventory. The dependent personality profile was defined by a trait combination identified in prior research: high agreeableness, high neuroticism, and low openness. Findings revealed that higher levels of agreeableness and openness were associated with lower acceptance of gaslighting behaviours. No meaningful associations were found for neuroticism, extraversion, conscientiousness, or the dependent profile. These results suggest that certain traits may serve as protective factors against the normalisation of manipulative relational dynamics. Future research could benefit from using more comprehensive personality measures and alternative designs, such as longitudinal or mixed-method approaches, to better understand how personality influences attitudes toward gaslighting in everyday contexts. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Clients: | Unknown organization, Deutschland |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/107196 |
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