New insights into the personal costs of psychopathy
A new study has unveiled important insights into the personal repercussions of living with psychopathic traits. Conducted on undergraduate students and published in the journal Personality and...
View ArticleNew psychology study sheds light on narcissism’s impact on romantic burnout
A new study published in Personality and Individual Differences found that extraverted narcissism reduces romantic burnout, whereas antagonistic and neurotic narcissism increase it, through a desire...
View ArticleNew study links different facets of sexual narcissism to specific coercive...
In a new study published in the International Journal of Sexual Health, researchers have uncovered a significant link between components of sexual narcissism and strategies of sexual aggression in both...
View ArticleSadistic pleasure influences victim blaming, study finds
A recent study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that individuals high in everyday sadism blame victims due to sadistic pleasure and reduced empathy. Further, these...
View ArticleThe Dark Tetrad’s psychological impact on affective processing
New research sheds light on the relationship between “Dark Tetrad” personality traits and how individuals perceive and react to various emotional stimuli. The paper was published in the Scandinavian...
View ArticleDark personality traits and specific humor styles are linked to online...
Research published in PLOS One has pinpointed a significant link between dark personality traits — such as sadism and psychopathy — and the tendency to engage in online trolling, a form of negative...
View ArticleRethinking psychopathy: Fear not absent but enjoyed, new study suggests
New research suggests that individuals with elevated psychopathic traits might not experience a lack of fear but instead find enjoyment in frightening situations. The findings, published in the Journal...
View ArticleDark traits predict social appearance anxiety, study finds
A study of Chinese students found that individuals with stronger psychopathy, Machiavellianism, sadism, and self-concealment tended to have more pronounced social appearance anxiety. Individuals with...
View ArticleDark personality traits are linked to gaslighting in relationships, study finds
A recent publication in the Journal of Family Violence reveals that individuals with certain “dark” personality traits are more likely to accept the use of gaslighting tactics in intimate...
View ArticleNew study uncovers intriguing differences in metacognition between grandiose...
A recent study published in Personality and Individual Differences found that not all narcissists think alike. Specifically, grandiose and vulnerable narcissists differ significantly in their...
View ArticlePsychopathic traits and risky sexual behaviors: Troubling connection found...
A recent study published in the journal Behavioral Sciences sheds light on the relationship between psychopathic traits and risky sexual behaviors among young adults. The research highlights that...
View ArticleDifferences in gray matter volume found in youth with callous‑unemotional traits
A neuroimaging study has found that youth with more pronounced callous-unemotional personality traits tend to have higher gray matter volume and surface area in the anterior cingulate cortex region of...
View ArticlePsychopathic women tend to move their heads very little when talking to other...
A recent study of incarcerated women found that those with pronounced psychopathic traits tended to hold their head more rigidly during a clinical interview. The study used an automated detection...
View ArticleThe ambition trap: Narcissistic traits propel unattainable aspirations
Researchers have discovered that individuals with higher levels of narcissism, particularly those exhibiting traits of agentic extraversion, are more likely to set unrealistic future goals. The new...
View ArticleNarcissism linked to aggression in daily social interactions, study finds
Recent work published in the Journal of Personality found that grandiose narcissism and interpersonal antagonism were linked to increased aggression in real-life interactions, especially when combined...
View ArticleFOMO and Dark Triad traits linked to using smartphone while driving
A study of German car drivers found that 61% of them admit to using smartphone while driving at least occasionally. Individuals with a stronger fear of missing out, problematic smartphone use, and Dark...
View ArticleMen with dark triad traits accurately detect similar traits in others’ faces
A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology has found that people can accurately infer certain personality traits, known as the “dark triad,” from the faces of women but not men. The dark triad...
View ArticlePsychopathic leaders use surface acting to gain trust, but their attempts at...
A recent study has shed light on how leaders with psychopathic tendencies manage to maintain a positive image and gain the trust of their followers. The study found that these leaders often use emotion...
View ArticlePsychopathy and sadism drive preference for loud vehicles, study suggests
A recent pilot study published in Current Issues in Personality Psychology has found connections between dark personality traits and the desire for loud cars. The findings indicate that young men...
View ArticleNew study maps brain networks behind narcissism using advanced machine learning
A recent study provides insight into how structural brain networks contribute to narcissistic personality traits. By using advanced machine learning techniques, researchers identified specific patterns...
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