ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
Emotional Stability Moderates the Relationship between Physical Abuse and Adult Psychopathy
- Daniela Zbona
Fielding Graduate University - Aysia Rivera
Fielding Graduate University - Taronda Jones
Fielding Graduate University - Kristine Jacquin
Fielding Graduate University
Abstract
We examined the role of emotional stability in moderating the relationship between childhood physical abuse, physical neglect, and adult psychopathy. In a sample of 398 participants, results indicated that emotional stability moderated the relationship between childhood physical abuse and adult psychopathy by exhibiting a protective effect.
Personality Traits