ADHD patients show high rates of narcissistic personality disorder
In a study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, researchers investigated the prevalence of narcissistic personality traits among adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder...
View ArticlePeople with dark personalities feel more satisfied in romantic relationships...
A new study indicates that individuals who exhibit Dark Triad traits tend to be more content in their romantic relationships when their partner also possesses similar traits. The research has been...
View ArticleResearchers unveil core traits of malignant narcissism, highlighting its...
A recent study published in the Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment sheds light on the core psychopathological features of malignant narcissism, revealing its strong associations with...
View ArticleAI is surprisingly good at predicting narcissism based on LinkedIn profiles
Our online profiles are more than just representations of our professional lives — they also appear to be windows into our personalities. A new study, published in the Journal of Occupational and...
View ArticleNew research connects dark personality traits with political violence in...
Political violence has increasingly become a troubling feature in democracies worldwide, from the storming of the U.S. Capitol to assassination attempts against political figures in Brazil and...
View ArticleHow narcissistic CEOs steer boardroom conversations toward risk-taking
In a new study published in the Strategic Management Journal, researchers have unearthed a critical dynamic in the corporate world: narcissistic CEOs, particularly those who also hold the position of...
View ArticleNarcissists 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...
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