Dark Triad

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.

A study examining the relationship between national identity and humor has found that national narcissism, but not national identification, is linked to the fear of being laughed at and the enjoyment of ridiculing other nations.

Researchers have found that natural body posture is linked to dominance-related personality traits like competitiveness and reduced empathy, suggesting that how we stand may reveal deeper social attitudes and personality characteristics.

A study of dark personality traits has found narcissism and everyday sadism to be the strongest predictors of higher sex drive and pornography use, indicating a stronger link between these traits and sexual motivation than previously thought.

Recent research suggests that individuals with vulnerable narcissism struggle to regulate emotions due to poor self-reflection. Improving self-mentalizing skills could help these individuals manage emotional challenges more effectively.

Recent research suggests that narcissistic and borderline traits amplify emotional reactions to romantic infidelity, especially in ambiguous situations.