ArticleBMC psychology2025
Longitudinal impact of machiavellianism on adolescent prosocial behavior and suicidal risk: the role of hope and loneliness.
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- Loneliness as an Interface Between Alzheimer's Disease and Suicidal Behaviour: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Meta-Analytic Factor Analysis.Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society · 2026Pooled it
- Adolescent Suicide Risk in China: A Multilevel Meta-Analysis and Multilayer Network Perspective.Journal of youth and adolescence · 2026Pooled it
- Longitudinal Associations Among Teacher-Student Relationships, Academic Self-Efficacy, and Prosocial Behavior in Chinese Left-Behind Adolescents: A Three-Wave RI-CLPM Study.Journal of youth and adolescence · 2026Article
- The role of hope traits and psychological distressin the effect of childhood abuse on suicidal ideation in Chinese college students.BMC psychiatry · 2026Article
- The Bidirectional Relationship between Hope, Prosocial Behavior and Loneliness in Chinese Adolescents.Journal of youth and adolescence · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundAdolescence represents a pivotal stage marked by substantial physiological and psychological transformations, during which prosocial behavior and suicide risk are of paramount concern. Machiavellianism, a personality trait encompassing self-centeredness, utilitarianism, and manipulativeness, may exert an influence on these behaviors. This study was designed to explore the impact of Machiavellianism on adolescent prosocial behavior and suicide risk, with a specific emphasis on the mediating effects of hope and loneliness.
methodsA sample of 618 Chinese middle school students (mean age: 13.65 years) participated in this study by completing assessments of Machiavellianism, hope, loneliness, prosocial behavior, and suicide risk at two distinct time points. Structural equation modeling techniques were utilized to investigate the mediating roles of hope and loneliness.
resultsThe findings revealed a negative correlation between Machiavellianism and prosocial behavior, as well as hope, while a positive association was observed between Machiavellianism and loneliness and suicide risk. Furthermore, hope and loneliness emerged as mediators in the relationship between Machiavellianism and both prosocial behavior and suicide risk, with hope functioning as a protective factor and loneliness serving as a risk factor.
conclusionThe study offers valuable insights into the intricate interplay among Machiavellianism, hope, loneliness, prosocial behavior, and suicide risk in adolescents. Understanding these intricate relationships can guide the development of targeted mental health interventions aimed at addressing the needs of high-risk youth.
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