Most 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,...
View ArticleDysfunctional parenting may lead to adult problems through personality traits...
Adults who experienced dysfunctional parenting in childhood may struggle more with daily functioning later in life, and this could be partly due to the way those early experiences shape their...
View ArticleYouth with traumatic brain injuries show higher levels of psychopathic...
A new study published in Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology has found that adolescent males in juvenile detention who have experienced a traumatic brain injury tend to exhibit higher...
View ArticleNeuroscientists use AI to uncover distinct brain networks linked to...
A new study published in the European Journal of Neuroscience has found that certain personality traits associated with the so-called Dark Triad are linked to specific patterns in brain structure....
View ArticleSome with psychopathic traits stay out of trouble — here’s what may explain...
People with psychopathic personality traits are often thought to be destined for antisocial and criminal behavior. But new research published in the Journal of Criminal Justice challenges this view....
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Narcissistic people are more likely to feel ostracized and misread social cues
Despite exuding confidence, narcissistic people relentlessly crave admiration. In other words, they are unable to convince themselves of their own brilliance. Growing research shows the gap between...
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