Dark Triad

A recent study found a strong association between specific “Dark Triad” traits and moral leniency. College students scoring higher in psychopathy or Machiavellianism were more open to excusing dishonest, rule-breaking, and controversial behaviors.

Why do some men engage in non-consensual condom removal? Psychologists have linked the coercive act to entitlement, psychopathy, and narcissism.

Young women who view their mothers as highly self-centered often struggle to regulate their own stress. New research explores how growing up with a narcissistic parent predicts emotional instability during the transition to adulthood.

A new experiment using brain wave monitoring shows that people with high psychopathic traits process social trust and financial rewards differently, experiencing intense mental conflict when violating social norms.

Are you listening to true crime to learn, or to relax? While most fans tune in to understand criminal behavior, new research shows that individuals with dark personality traits actually consume these grim stories for entertainment.

A recent psychology study reveals that individuals with narcissistic traits often use religion as a tool for personal gain. Rather than genuine faith, these individuals engage with spirituality to seek social status, emotional comfort, or special favors from a punitive...

A new psychological study finds that people with high levels of psychopathy and Machiavellianism are more likely to approach romance with hostility and use coercive tactics in the bedroom.

A large-scale brain imaging study of over 800 incarcerated men reveals that highly psychopathic individuals possess an expanded cortical surface area and a compressed physical brain organization, offering new clues into the biology of empathy and antisocial behavior.

A comprehensive assessment of twins and their families reveals that narcissistic traits are inherited genetically, contradicting the popular belief that parenting styles cause narcissism. Individual experiences outside the home shape the remaining variations in this personality trait.

People who manipulate their peers through gossip and exclusion are largely motivated by dark personality traits. A new study shows that possessing a bright and benevolent worldview does almost nothing to prevent this type of social sabotage.

Do manipulative people truly lack a moral compass? New research suggests otherwise. While antagonistic individuals judge immoral peers less harshly, they still find them physically unattractive, indicating their leniency is actually a psychological defense mechanism.

Do you and your best friend share the same sense of humor? Research shows that people with highly narcissistic traits view their friendships through a distorted lens, acting out psychological conflicts by either devaluing or idealizing their closest peers.

People often assume relationships with narcissists start great and crash fast. But a new six-year study shows that while hostile narcissistic traits reduce overall happiness, they don't actually speed up a romance's decline over time.

A new brain imaging study reveals how the physical structure of a region called the anterior insula links narcissistic personality traits to the everyday habit of suppressing one's emotions.