New research shows narcissistic admiration aligns with increased gift-giving, often reflecting self-promotion, while narcissistic rivalry is associated with reduced gifting, particularly in close relationships, potentially reflecting discomfort with social closeness.
Men in the Red Pill community exhibit Dark Triad traits—narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism—using manipulation, self-interest, and emotional control in relationships, often prioritizing their own needs over emotional connection with their partners.
Recent research found that childhood emotional abuse is linked to increased binge-watching tendencies in young adults, with vulnerable narcissism and emotion dysregulation acting as potential mediating factors influencing this behavior.
Curious about your personality traits? Take the NPI-13 to explore where you fall on the spectrum of narcissism.
Individuals with higher psychopathic traits show reduced pain sensitivity and struggle to learn from painful consequences, often reverting to initial beliefs rather than adapting behavior, which may explain their tendency to repeat harmful actions.
Dark personality traits like Machiavellianism and psychopathy increase academic burnout risk in students, particularly when linked to perfectionistic behaviors focused on hiding flaws, suggesting a pathway for burnout prevention in academic settings.
A recent study found that the Dark Triad negatively predicted feminist attitudes in both men and women, though with greater effects for men.
A new study from Serbia has found that one personality trait stands out as a powerful predictor of lifelong criminal behavior: Machiavellianism.
A new longitudinal study links dark personality traits to mental health in varied ways, suggesting traits like narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy each relate differently to mental health challenges over time.
Why do some people feel left out more often than others? New research published in The Journal of Psychology identifies personality traits and attachment styles that may drive feelings of ostracism.
Psychopathy and sociopathy are both personality traits related to antisocial behaviors, but they differ in origin and emphasis.
Recent research found that when leaders and followers shared similar levels of narcissism, creative performance was higher. In contrast, creativity was lower when leaders' narcissism exceeded their followers', highlighting the dynamics of narcissism in the workplace.
Political narcissism, but not political identification, predicts dehumanization and aggression towards political opponents. Both liberals and conservatives exhibit this behavior, suggesting narcissistic group identification fuels political polarization, regardless of ideological differences.
Self-centered individuals use social media to ease their fear of missing out, not to boost their egos, according to new research, suggesting insecurity rather than confidence drives their behavior online.
New research suggests that people with dark traits like narcissism and psychopathy are more likely to seek out romantic partners who share these traits.