<![CDATA[Cyberstalking is the behavior of repeatedly monitoring, stalking, harassing, or threatening others using communication technologies such as social media or instant messaging. Factors believed to be predictors of this behavior include the Dark Tetrad personality traits and gender differences. This study aims to test the Dark Tetrad and gender as predictors of cyberstalking tendencies among individuals in emerging adulthood who have been in romantic relationships. This study employed a quantitative approach with a correlational design. Participants were recruited using purposive sampling, resulting in a sample of 395 individuals aged 18–25 who had been in or were currently in a romantic relationship. The instruments used included the Short Dark Tetrad Scale (SD4) to measure Dark Tetrad personality traits and the Cyberstalking Scale to measure tendencies toward cyberstalking. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression. The study’s results reveal that the Dark Tetrad and gender play a positive and significant role in the tendency toward cyberstalking. Together, these two variables account for 36.4% of the variation in the tendency toward cyberstalking. These findings indicate that Dark Tetrad personality traits and gender are factors that can predict the tendency toward cyberstalking during emerging adulthood. It is hoped that these findings can serve as a basis for developing efforts to prevent cyberstalking behavior by raising awareness of personality factors and individual characteristics.]]>
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