Narcissists are prone to internet trolling, but not so much if their...
A recent study conducted in Germany has uncovered a fascinating connection between narcissistic traits and internet trolling behavior. The research found that individuals with higher levels of...
View ArticleNarcissists, psychopaths, and sadists often believe they are morally superior
People who exhibit traits like narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism often believe they are morally superior to others, even when evidence suggests otherwise, according to new research...
View ArticlePeople with dark personality traits are more likely to have irrational work...
Recent research published in the Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior has uncovered a connection between certain dark personality traits and irrational beliefs related to work. Therapy....
View ArticleNarcissism and psychopathy are both (weakly) related to makeup habits among...
A recent study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior sheds new light on the link between makeup use and personality traits among women. The research found that women who use more makeup tend to...
View ArticleNarcissism’s role in pandemic behavior might be more complex than previously...
A recent study published in Scientific Reports has shed light on how different forms of narcissism influenced people’s thoughts and behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers found that...
View ArticleStudy reveals how both bright and dark personality traits predict criminality
A new study published in Scientific Reports has revealed that a combination of “bright” and “dark” personality traits may help predict criminal behavior, including both first-time offenses and...
View ArticleNew psychology research reveals a surprising fact about narcissistic individuals
Narcissists may not be as self-deceptive about their reputation as commonly thought, according to new research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science. Researchers found that while...
View ArticlePsychopathy tied to unlawful firearm use but not legal gun ownership, study...
A new study published in Psychology of Violence has uncovered a key link between psychopathic traits and firearm violence. The research found that individuals with certain psychopathic tendencies,...
View ArticleNew study sheds light on how narcissistic and borderline traits affect...
New research published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health offers a nuanced view of how narcissistic and borderline personality traits shape emotional responses to...
View ArticleImpaired self-mentalizing may underlie emotional dysregulation in vulnerable...
Pathological narcissism has long been linked to emotional dysregulation. Now, a study published in Personality and Mental Health reveals that individuals with narcissistic vulnerability struggle to...
View ArticleNew study links narcissism and sadism to heightened sex drive and porn use
A recent study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences has provided new insights into the relationship between certain “dark” personality traits and sexual behavior. The...
View ArticleNatural body posture correlates with dominance and antisocial behavior, study...
A recent study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found a connection between an individual’s natural body posture and their personality traits. Researchers discovered that...
View ArticleNew gelotophobia research: National narcissism linked to fear of being...
How people respond to jokes about their nation may depend on their level of national narcissism, according to a new study published in Personality and Individual Differences. Researchers found that...
View ArticlePeople with dark personalities often end up with partners who share their traits
A new study published in Personality and Individual Differences highlights that romantic partners often exhibit similar levels of Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy—collectively known as the...
View ArticleNew study: Self-centered people turn to social media out of weakness, not ego
A new study published in the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science sheds light on the motivations behind social media use among self-centered individuals. Contrary to the long-standing belief that...
View ArticlePolitical narcissism predicts dehumanization of opponents among conservatives...
A recent study in the British Journal of Social Psychology offers new insights into why some people view their political opponents in dehumanizing ways. The researchers found that political narcissism,...
View ArticleNarcissism alignment between leaders and followers linked to higher creativity
A new study investigates how narcissism in both leaders and followers affects creative performance in the workplace. The research finds that when leaders and followers have similar levels of...
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What’s the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath? Less than you...
Articles about badly behaved people and how to spot them are common. You don’t have to Google or scroll too much to find headlines such as 7 signs your boss is a psychopath or How to avoid the...
View ArticleDark personality traits and attachment styles linked to perceptions of exclusion
New research sheds light on the kinds of people most likely to feel ostracized, revealing a link between personality traits, attachment styles, and perceptions of social exclusion. Published in The...
View ArticleNew study reveals varied links between dark personality traits and mental health
A recent study published in the Journal of Personality explores the dynamic relationship between certain dark personality traits and mental health symptoms over time. Researchers found that traits like...
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