Abstract
IntroductionThe dominance behavioral system (DBS) is a biologically-based multi-faceted system guiding motivation, behavior, self-perceptions, and responsivity to social experiences related to dominance. Evidence has indicated that DBS facets differentially relate to specific psychopathologies. In the present research, we attempt to replicate Tang-Smith et al. (2015) and extended findings by including antisocial behavior, social anxiety, and psychopathy. MethodsParticipants (N = 712) completed measures assessing antisocial, socially anxious, depressive, manic, and psychopathic tendencies, along with dominance-relevant dimensions. ResultsUsing multi-group structural equation modelling, antisocial behavior, social anxiety, and depression overlapped with lower Influence/Power and Authentic Pride. Social Anxiety was uniquely related to lower Comfort with Leadership. Antisocial behavior, mania, and psychopathy overlapped with greater Comfort with Leadership and Ruthlessness, and antisocial behavior and mania with greater Hubris. Antisocial behavior was uniquely related to lower Cooperation. These findings were consistent across genders. DiscussionThe present research replicates and extends findings that internalizing and externalizing psychopathologies have unique DBS profiles. Implications and limitations are discussed.
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