فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

Background and Aim: The present study aimed to investigate the structural model of dark personality traits (Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy), interpersonal emotion regulation, and psychological well-being in married women experiencing thoughts of separation. Materials and Methods: This descriptive-correlational study used a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach. The statistical population consisted of married women in Tehran who had thoughts of separation in 2024, from whom 188 individuals were selected using convenience sampling. Participants completed the Short Dark Triad (SD3), Interpersonal Emotion Regulation (IRI) questionnaire, and the Ryff Psychological Well-Being questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficients and structural equation modeling with AMOS software. Results: The results indicated that dimensions of dark personality traits had a significant adverse effect on the ability of interpersonal emotion regulation; in particular, Machiavellianism and narcissism directly weakened interpersonal emotion regulation and reduced psychological well-being. Although psychopathy did not have a direct effect on interpersonal emotion regulation, it exerted the most substantial negative impact on psychological well-being. The mediating role of interpersonal emotion regulation in the relationship between narcissism and psychological well-being was confirmed, whereas such mediation was not observed for Machiavellianism and psychopathy. Conclusion: Dark personality traits—especially narcissism—lead to reduced psychological well-being in women on the verge of divorce, with interpersonal emotion regulation serving as a key mechanism in this relationship. It is recommended that couples therapy interventions focus on training interpersonal emotion regulation strategies and enhancing components of psychological well-being.