Donald Trump viewed as higher in Dark Tetrad traits than Joe Biden, study finds
A new study published in the Journal of Research in Personality highlights how perceptions of dark tetrad traits—Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy, and sadism—in politicians influence voter...
View ArticleIs the ‘bad boy’ appeal a myth? Study investigates Dark Triad attractiveness
Can manipulative, narcissistic, or callous individuals be seen as attractive? Some researchers have suggested that Dark Triad traits may enhance short-term desirability, making individuals appear...
View ArticleNew psychology research links psychopathy and narcissism to antisemitism
Individuals with traits like narcissism and psychopathy may be drawn to antisemitic ideologies, according to a new study published in the journal Current Psychology. Researchers found that people who...
View ArticlePeople with dark personalities more likely to use unethical tactics in...
A new study has found that individuals with dark personality traits are more inclined to use inappropriate strategies when negotiating. This tendency is amplified in situations where they perceive less...
View ArticleSexual motives on Tinder: More common in some personality types than others
A recent study published in the journal Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace has shed light on the various reasons why people use the popular dating application Tinder....
View ArticleHarsh parenting in childhood linked to dark personality traits in adulthood,...
A recent study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences has a connection between the way parents discipline their children and the development of undesirable personality traits...
View ArticleWhy some women develop romantic interests in fictional “bad boys”
Many popular movies and television shows feature the archetype of the “bad boy”—a character who is often rebellious, tough, and emotionally unavailable, yet still captivating. A recent study explored...
View ArticleSpecific narcissistic traits appear to heighten veteran PTSD risk
A recent study published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress has shed light on why some veterans develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after combat deployments while others do not. The research...
View ArticleNew psychology study shows how a dark trait predicts a disturbing kind of...
A new psychological study has found that some people experience genuine pleasure from causing harm to others, and that this enjoyment is strongly linked to psychopathic personality traits. Published in...
View ArticleHow good and bad childhood experiences shape dark personality traits
Experiencing difficult events in childhood, such as abuse or neglect, has been linked to a higher likelihood of developing undesirable personality traits later in life, including tendencies toward...
View ArticleWhy narcissists overuse social media—and how mindfulness can help
A new study published in the International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction suggests that the fear of missing out plays a key role in linking narcissistic traits with problematic social media use....
View ArticleEarly social rejection may foster dark personality traits through loneliness,...
Experiencing social rejection during adolescence may contribute to the development of dark personality traits, a new study suggests. The research, published in the Journal of Personality, found that...
View ArticlePeople with psychopathic traits feel less pain—and assume others do too
A recent study conducted in the Netherlands found that individuals with heightened psychopathic traits exhibited reduced sensitivity to pain caused by electrical stimulation. In turn, those who were...
View ArticleDark traits and depression: Study finds psychopathy and Machiavellianism...
People with certain dark personality traits may be more likely to experience symptoms of depression, according to a new study published in the Journal of Research in Personality. After reviewing data...
View ArticleMost people dislike being gossiped about—except narcissistic men, who welcome...
In a surprising twist to conventional wisdom, new research published in Self & Identity finds that while most people dislike being gossiped about, certain individuals—particularly men and those...
View ArticleNarcissists show heightened physiological arousal when talking about themselves
A series of three experiments found that individuals with pronounced narcissistic traits tend to show heightened skin conductance when talking about themselves—especially when describing experiences of...
View ArticleScientists discover how to psychologically inoculate narcissists against...
A new study published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin has found that individuals high in narcissism may be more likely to behave ethically when they are exposed to a specific...
View ArticleNew study links antisocial behavior in teens to increased substance use by...
A longitudinal study of adolescents in Sweden found that individuals prone to antisocial behavior at age 15 were more likely to use drugs or alcohol by age 17. In contrast, those who exhibited more...
View ArticleThe dark side of dominance: Victory can fuel sexual aggression in...
A new study published in Aggressive Behavior provides new insight into how certain personality traits may interact with social dynamics to increase the risk of sexual aggression. The research focused...
View ArticleA core trait of psychopathy has a strange link to how the brain processes faces
A new study published in Biological Psychology has found that people with higher levels of psychopathic meanness show weaker brain responses when viewing emotional facial expressions—including fear,...
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