scholarly journals A Longitudinal Examination of the Relations Between Moral Disengagement and Antisocial Behavior in Sport

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-131
Author(s):  
Ian David Boardley ◽  
Doris Matosic ◽  
Mark William Bruner
Keyword(s):  
Antisocial Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moral Disengagement ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Reciprocal Effects ◽  
Reciprocal Relations ◽  
Competitive Season ◽  
Lagged Effects ◽  
Longitudinal Examination ◽  
Time Point

Moral disengagement (MD) has been positively associated with antisocial behavior (AB) in sport. However, the longitudinal associations between MD and AB are unexamined to date. Adopting a three-wave cross-lagged panel design, the authors examined the reciprocal relations between MD and two forms of AB (i.e., toward opponents and teammates) across a competitive season with a sample of 407 team-sport athletes (Mage = 15.7 years) from Canada. Using structural equation modeling, the authors found strong positive autoregressive effects for MD and both forms of AB across both time periods. They also identified strong positive synchronous correlations between MD and both types of AB at each time point. Finally, cross-lagged effects were only found between MD and AB toward opponents; effects from MD to AB toward opponents were stronger than the reciprocal effects. These findings contribute important knowledge on the regulation of AB in sport.

scholarly journals Effects of Goal Orientation and Perceived Value of Toughness on Antisocial Behavior in Soccer: The Mediating Role of Moral Disengagement

2010 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 176-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian David Boardley ◽  
Maria Kavussanu
Keyword(s):  
Antisocial Behavior ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moral Disengagement ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Task Orientation ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Ego Orientation

In this study, we examined (a) the effects of goal orientations and perceived value of toughness on antisocial behavior toward opponents and teammates in soccer and (b) whether any effects were mediated by moral disengagement. Male soccer players (N = 307) completed questionnaires assessing the aforementioned variables. Structural equation modeling indicated that ego orientation had positive and task orientation had negative direct effects on antisocial behavior toward opponents. Further, ego orientation and perceived value of toughness had indirect positive effects on antisocial behavior toward opponents and teammates which were mediated by moral disengagement. Collectively, these findings aid our understanding of the effects of personal influences on antisocial behavior and of psychosocial mechanisms that could facilitate such antisocial conduct in male soccer players.

Effects of coaching style on prosocial and antisocial behavior among Chinese athletes

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (11) ◽  
pp. 1889-1900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuosong Chen ◽  
Dong Wang ◽  
Kun Wang ◽  
Noora J. Ronkainen ◽  
Tao Huang
Keyword(s):  
Antisocial Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moral Disengagement ◽  
Autonomous Motivation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Immoral Behavior ◽  
Modeling Analysis ◽  
Sports Team ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Coaching Style

We examined the effects of coaching style, motivation style, and moral disengagement on prosocial and antisocial behavior among Chinese athletes. Participants were 203 athletes (36.9% women; Mage = 19.0, SD = 2.6 years) from the Fujian Provincial Sports Team. Structural equation modeling analysis results revealed that the autonomy-supportive coaching style had an indirect and positive effect on prosocial behavior through the mediation of autonomous motivation. Further, the controlling coaching style had an indirect and positive effect on antisocial behavior through the mediation of controlled motivation and moral disengagement. The findings indicate that as coaching style influences prosocial and antisocial behavior among Chinese athletes, it should be targeted when interventions aimed at reducing their immoral behavior are developed.

A Methodological Note: An Introduction to Autoregressive Models

2021 ◽  
pp. 009141502110665
Author(s):  
Christopher J. Burant
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Autoregressive Models ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Time Score ◽  
Gerontological Research ◽  
Causal Ordering ◽  
Lagged Effects ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Time Point

The autoregressive model is a useful tool to analyze longitudinal data. It is particularly suitable for gerontological research as autoregressive models can be used to establish the causal relationship within a single variable over time as well as the causal ordering between two or more variables (e.g., physical health and psychological well-being) over time through bivariate autoregressive cross-lagged or contemporaneous models. Specifically, bivariate autoregressive models can explore the cross-lagged effects between two variables over time to determine the proper causal ordering between these variables. The advantage of analyzing cross-lagged effects is to test for the strength of prediction between two variables controlling for each variable's previous time score as well as the autoregressive component of the model. Bivariate autoregressive contemporaneous models can also be used to determine causal ordering within the same time point when compared to cross-lagged effects. Since the technique uses structural equation modeling, models are also adjusted for measurement error. This paper will present an introduction to setting up models and a step-by-step approach to analyzing univariate simplex autoregressive models, bivariate autoregressive cross-lagged models, and bivariate autoregressive contemporaneous models.

Psychological Mechanisms Underlying Doping Attitudes in Sport: Motivation and Moral Disengagement

2013 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 419-432 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken Hodge ◽  
Elaine A. Hargreaves ◽  
David Gerrard ◽  
Chris Lonsdale
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moral Disengagement ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Autonomous Motivation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Psychological Mechanisms ◽  
Controlled Motivation ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Motivational Climates ◽  
Performance Enhancing Drugs

We examined whether constructs outlined in self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 2002), namely, autonomy-supportive and controlling motivational climates and autonomous and controlled motivation, were related to attitudes toward performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sport and drug-taking susceptibility. We also investigated moral disengagement as a potential mediator. We surveyed a sample of 224 competitive athletes (59% female; M age = 20.3 years; M = 10.2 years of experience participating in their sport), including 81 elite athletes. Using structural equation modeling analyses, our hypothesis proposing positive relationships with controlling climates, controlled motivation, and PEDs attitudes and susceptibility was largely supported, whereas our hypothesis proposing negative relationships among autonomous climate, autonomous motivation, and PEDs attitudes and susceptibility was not supported. Moral disengagement was a strong predictor of positive attitudes toward PEDs, which, in turn, was a strong predictor of PEDs susceptibility. These findings are discussed from both motivational and moral disengagement viewpoints.

scholarly journals Gender roles and dating violence: A mediator role of moral disengagement

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-183
Author(s):  
Ahmet Erdem ◽  
Fuad Bakioğlu
Keyword(s):  
Gender Roles ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moral Disengagement ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mediator Role ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study was to investigate the mediator role of moral disengagement in the relationship between gender roles and dating violence. Participants were 425 university students [310 (72.9%) female, 115 (27.1%) male, Mage = 20.68 years, SD = 2.21] who completed questionnaires package involving the Gender Roles Attitudes Scale, the Attitudes toward Dating Violence Scales, and the Moral Disengagement Scale. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. A bootstrapping analysis was conducted in order to determine any indirect effects. The results showed that gender roles predicted moral disengagement and dating violence negatively, and that moral disengagement predicted dating violence positively. It was further found that the structural equation model that proposed that gender roles had a direct and an indirect effect through moral disengagement on dating violence was confirmed. The results of the study were discussed in the light of relevant literature, and suggestions for future studies were made.

scholarly journals Is Family Structure Associated with Deviance Propensity during Adolescence? The Role of Family Climate and Anger Dysregulation

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9257
Author(s):  
Valeria Saladino ◽  
Oriana Mosca ◽  
Marco Lauriola ◽  
Lilli Hoelzlhammer ◽  
Cristina Cabras ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Structure ◽  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moral Disengagement ◽  
Deviant Behavior ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Family Climate ◽  
Multigroup Analysis ◽  
Indirect Relationship

Transgressive conduct and opposition towards the rules often characterize adolescence. During the development, antisocial and aggressive behavior could be a way to grow personally and to be independent. According to previous studies results, the family has a high impact on teens’ aggressive behaviors and moral disengagement. Our research involved 2328 Italian adolescents (13–19 years old) who have filled in the following questionnaires: deviant behavior questionnaire; aggression questionnaire; family communication scale; moral disengagement scale; the multidimensional scale of perceived social support. Our study investigated the role of family structure on deviance propensity through family climate and anger dysregulation joint influence. We conducted a mediation analysis to reach this goal using structural equation modeling (SEM). We have also conducted a multigroup analysis in order to evaluate gender differences in the SEM. Results showed that both family climate and anger dysregulation mediated the relationship between family structure and deviance propensity. The multigroup analysis revealed that the indirect relationship between variables through family climate is significant for both boys and girls (higher in females); variables indirect relationship through anger dysregulation was significant only for girls. These data could be useful for prevention and intervention programs on children–parent relationships and to reduce antisociality and teenager’s aggressive behavior.

Moral Disengagement: Mediator Between Moral Perfectionism and Machiavellian Behavior Among Undergraduates?

2020 ◽  
pp. 003329412096406
Author(s):  
Abbas Abdollahi ◽  
Fatemeh Hashemi ◽  
Hamid Rezaeian Faraji ◽  
Simin Hosseinian ◽  
Kelly A. Allen
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moral Disengagement ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Moral Standards ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moral Perfectionism

To better understand Machiavellian behavior among undergraduate students, the current study examines moral disengagement as a mediator in the relationship between Machiavellian behavior and two dimensions of moral perfectionism (concern over moral mistakes perfectionism and personal moral standards perfectionism). Participants were 210 undergraduate students (64% female) from three universities in Tehran, Iran, aged between 18 and 27 years old. Structural equation modeling revealed that Machiavellian behavior was negatively associated with personal moral standards perfectionism and positively associated with moral disengagement. The results of the structural model showed a non-significant relationship between concern over moral mistakes perfectionism and Machiavellian behavior. However, multi-model analysis provided evidence that moral disengagement partially mediated the relationship between personal moral standards perfectionism and Machiavellian behavior. The findings also showed that there was a relationship between concern over moral mistakes perfectionism and Machiavellian behavior through moral disengagement. The results suggest that while moral perfectionism is often accompanied with moral disengagement, Machiavellian behavior may be an explanation for individuals with these traits.

scholarly journals Mediating processes in the relations of parental monitoring and school climate with cyberbullying: The role of moral disengagement

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 568-594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Giuseppina Bartolo ◽  
Anna Lisa Palermiti ◽  
Rocco Servidio ◽  
Pasquale Musso ◽  
Angela Costabile
Keyword(s):  
School Climate ◽  
Parental Monitoring ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moral Disengagement ◽  
Ecological Factors ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Environmental Predictors ◽  
Collaborative Strategies ◽  
Mediating Mechanisms

In recent years, studies have extensively explored both personal and environmental predictors of cyberbullying. Among these predictors, parental monitoring and school climate were often expected to be associated with cyberbullying behaviors. However, little is known about the mediating mechanisms through which these relations may develop. The present study aimed to expand the current research by testing a theoretical model including the mediating role of moral disengagement in the relations between parental monitoring (including less collaborative vs. more collaborative strategies), school climate, and cyberbullying behaviors. Five hundred and seventy-one Italian adolescents (54.5% male) aged 14 to 20 years were recruited from high schools. Measures included demographics and parental monitoring, school climate, moral disengagement and cyberbullying scales. To test the hypothesized model, we estimated full and partial mediation models by structural equation modeling. Results showed negative indirect links of parental monitoring (but only the more collaborative strategies) and school climate with cyberbullying via moral disengagement. Less collaborative strategies of parental monitoring were neither directly nor indirectly related to cyberbullying. The findings revealed moral disengagement as an important process in explaining how ecological factors, such as parenting behaviors and school environments, are associate with cyberbullying. Limitations, strengths, and implications for practice are presented.

scholarly journals Mother-To-Infant Bonding Disorder, but not Depression, 5 days After Delivery is a Risk Factor For Neonate Emotional Abuse: A Study in Japanese Mothers of 1-Month Olds

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yukiko Ohashi ◽  
Kyoko Sakanashi ◽  
Tomoko Tanaka ◽  
Toshinori Kitamura
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Abuse ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Late Pregnancy ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Maternal Bonding ◽  
Japanese Mothers ◽  
Maternal Antenatal Attachment Scale ◽  
Time Point

Background:Despite its clinical and public policy-making importance, neonatal abuse has been only minimally studied.Purpose:To identify predictors of mothers’ emotional abuse towards their infants at 1 month after childbirth.Methods:We studied a cohort of 252 women at three time points: late pregnancy and 5 days and 1 month after childbirth. At each time point, the women were administered a set of questionnaires about their depression (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale), bonding towards the foetus or neonate (Maternal Antenatal Attachment Scale and Postnatal Bonding Questionnaire, respectively), and, at 1 month after childbirth, emotional abuse (Conflict Tactic Scale).Results:Structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis revealed that neonatal emotional abuse was predicted by bonding difficulties at 5 days after childbirth but not by depression at that time point.Conclusion:Assessment for maternal bonding problems in the early post-natal period should be routinely performed by perinatal health professionals.

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