Dark Triad

A new study challenges the straightforward link between faith and ethical behavior at work. It reveals that an employee's internal spiritual connection and their company’s culture are critical pieces of a more complex puzzle.

People often change as they age—but do their darker tendencies shift too? A new study in Deviant Behavior suggests that Machiavellianism and psychopathy tend to decline over adulthood, while narcissism appears to stay relatively steady across the lifespan.

The social expression of narcissism may depend on internal stress levels. A new study suggests the body's physiological "wear and tear" can determine whether narcissistic traits lead to aggression or helpfulness.

For some, intimate touch is not a sign of affection but a tool for control. A new study explores the personality traits and relationship patterns that may contribute to these behaviors.

What drives online trolls? A new study suggests a specific type of envy and a preference for certain media content may connect narcissistic personality traits to aggressive online behavior

Why do some people love both opera and street art? New research suggests a specific psychological profile may be at play.

The quality of our family life can shape who we become, but how do our own personality traits, particularly the darker ones, influence our family interactions? A new study explores this complex relationship in young adults, offering new insights into...

A new study shows that perceiving psychopathic traits in a romantic partner is a strong predictor of your own relationship dissatisfaction. One's own manipulative tendencies and being seen as callous were also consistently linked to lower satisfaction for the couple.

New research indicates that broad environmental forces, well beyond personal control, may help shape a country’s average levels of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy.

A new study reveals what people imagine a narcissist looks like, generating two distinct faces based on either selfishness or vanity. While both were viewed negatively, the "vain" face was perceived as more competent, successful, and attractive, especially by other...

How well can people with psychopathic traits understand what others are thinking or feeling? A recent study examined this question using a film-based test—and found that one trait, in particular, was linked to stronger performance.

Artificial intelligence dominates headlines, but new evidence shows most people barely use it in daily life. Researchers examined real-world web behavior and found low rates of AI use, often linked to traits like narcissism and Machiavellianism.

Narcissism has two surprisingly different faces: one is bold and grandiose, the other is vulnerable and hypersensitive. Both stem from a common core of self-importance, but their emotional experiences are worlds apart, challenging our most common stereotypes about the trait.

Researchers have found evidence that certain dark personality traits, especially psychopathy and sadism, are associated with speciesist beliefs. The findings point to a psychological link between antisocial tendencies, low empathy, and reduced moral concern for animals.

For some young women, a sexual attraction to criminals may be linked to their TikTok habits and personality. A recent study found that engaging with videos that romanticize offenders, along with having higher psychopathy scores, predicted greater hybristophilic tendencies.