Individuals with dark traits have a heightened connection to certain types of...
A new study published in Psychology of Popular Media sheds light on why some people are drawn to morally ambiguous fictional characters, such as villains and antiheroes. The research suggests that...
View ArticleNarcissistic grandiosity predicts greater involvement in LGBTQ activism
The Archives of Sexual Behavior recently published research that examines the role of dark personality traits in activism. The findings indicate a pattern where narcissistic grandiosity is associated...
View ArticleNarcissistic traits shape the relationship between depression and suicide...
A new study published in the International Journal of Cognitive Therapy sheds light on how different facets of pathological narcissism—vulnerability and grandiosity—interact with depression to...
View ArticleNew psychology research reveals differences in fertility outcomes linked...
Research published in Personality & Individual Differences shows that narcissism is linked to higher fertility, while traits like psychopathy and Machiavellianism, mediated by criminal behavior,...
View ArticleDark personality traits and love styles differ in partnered and single...
Married or cohabiting participants score lower on traits associated with the so-called “Dark Triad” of personalities—Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy—compared to their single counterparts,...
View ArticleHeightened psychopathy, cynicism, and threat perception linked to harassment...
A recent study published in Scientific Reports provides insight into why some individuals engage in harassment of scientists. The research identifies science cynicism as a significant driver of...
View ArticleDonald 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...
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