Dark Triad

People with antagonistic narcissistic traits often view mental health treatment negatively because they harbor cold feelings toward psychologists and psychiatrists. However, a recent study reveals that self-promotional narcissistic traits might actually encourage more favorable views of therapy.

People who spend excessive time lost in vivid, immersive fantasies often report higher rates of social media addiction and hypersexuality. New research suggests that underlying narcissistic traits and fragile self-esteem may connect these compulsive behaviors.

A new study indicates that psychopathy and sadism predict support for violence on both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict. While ideology usually drives partisan loyalty, these dark personality traits are linked to a broader acceptance of violence.

Why are traits like narcissism and psychopathy linked to creative success? New research indicates the answer lies in a specific thinking style—one that helps individuals filter out social constraints to focus on novel solutions.

Teenagers who exhibit narcissistic traits might gain a brief boost in social status, but that dominance does not translate into actually being liked. Researchers tracking adolescents found that early boastfulness predicts a distinct drop in later popularity.

When wronged, some people devise highly creative revenge plots. A recent study shows that this "malevolent creativity" is driven less by how provoked a person feels and more by their narcissistic traits and past malicious behavior.

A new study reveals a surprising disconnect: while people with dark personality traits claim to engage in more toxic online behavior, an analysis of their actual Reddit comments shows no measurable link between their personalities and digital footprints.

A recent study suggests that developing a crush outside your relationship isn't just about having "dark" personality traits. Instead, emotional infidelity is linked to a mix of emotional sensitivity, impulsive tendencies, and relationship dissatisfaction.

New research suggests that people who endorse conspiracy theories frequently adopt the role of online "social vigilantes." This confrontational behavior—including arguing and online shaming—is closely linked to feelings of superiority and narcissistic desires for status.

The way a person jokes may offer a glimpse into their psychological makeup. A recent study suggests that people who favor darker humor, such as sarcasm and cynicism, tend to show higher levels of maladaptive personality traits.

While social anxiety is usually associated with avoiding conflict, a new study reveals that socially anxious individuals who also possess traits of vulnerable narcissism are more likely to respond to perceived social threats with hostility and aggression.

A recent study indicates that consumers with manipulative or self-centered personality traits are surprisingly hostile toward brands that share those characteristics. Rather than feeling a sense of loyalty, these individuals are more likely to retaliate against toxic companies.

Individuals who score higher in dark personality traits like narcissism and psychopathy also report a stronger internal drive to start their own businesses. The findings suggest that socially undesirable traits provide unique insights into entrepreneurial behavior.

A new study reveals that people with psychopathic traits are much more likely to excuse blatant deceptions on dating apps, such as lying about relationship status, age, or even gender.

People with antagonistic personality traits tend to report more problematic sexual urges, according to a recent study in Personality and Individual Differences. But these links are small, indicating that many other factors influence unhealthy sexual behaviors.