Dark Triad

A speed-dating study published in Personal Relationships suggests that opposites do not necessarily attract regarding extreme personalities. Evidence indicates that highly kind individuals never actually seek out malicious partners, but they simply fail to reject them.

Individuals who exhibit dark personality traits spend more time consuming violent pornography. A recent study suggests this behavior creates a reinforcing cycle where aggressive media normalizes antisocial tendencies in viewers.

A recent paper sheds light on the psychological forces that motivate people to spend thousands of dollars on robotic companions customized with their own physical traits. A fragile identity and a need for self-admiration make these digital mirrors highly appealing.

A new study published in Chronobiology International suggests that night owls tend to exhibit higher levels of everyday sadism. Researchers provide evidence that a natural preference for staying up late is linked to enjoying others' pain.

Highly self-centered individuals exude a natural charisma that makes them convincing speakers. However, a new study reveals that when these same people try to persuade others through writing, their arguments completely fall apart.

Narcissists might not just be stubborn—their brains might be wired to ignore failure. New research shows that individuals with grandiose narcissism exhibit a blunted neural response to their own mistakes, preventing them from self-correcting.

A new review of 64 experiments suggests non-invasive brain stimulation can improve empathy and guilt in healthy people. However, researchers caution there is currently no direct evidence that the technology works on individuals with psychopathy.

Narcissistic personality traits may blur professional boundaries in academia. A new study finds that grandiose narcissism predicts frequent flirting with professors, while both narcissistic forms view such interactions as less morally troubling.

Scientists have identified a pathway from traits like vulnerable narcissism to compulsive technology use. The findings indicate that social media apps often trigger broader phone dependency in emotionally fragile users.

Scientists have identified three distinct profiles of social anxiety in adolescents. One surprising group manifests fear of rejection through aggression and grandiosity rather than avoidance, highlighting the complexity of teen mental health.

Do hormones shape your character? New research links hyperthyroidism to the "Dark Tetrad" of personality. The study found that people with overactive thyroids reported higher levels of Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism compared to those with hypothyroidism.

As digital sex crimes rise, psychologists are uncovering the traits of potential offenders. A new study links upskirting to the "Dark Tetrad" of personality and exposes a significant generational gap in victim blaming.

Research published in Self and Identity reveals that narcissism is higher in wealthier and collectivistic nations. Despite these cultural differences, the study suggests that demographic patterns regarding age and gender remain surprisingly consistent globally.

A new meta-analysis reveals that insecure attachment styles are associated with vulnerable narcissism, while grandiose narcissism appears largely unrelated to these adult relationship patterns.

A new meta-analysis published in the Journal of Applied Psychology reveals that employees with psychopathic traits tend to exhibit lower task performance and are less likely to help colleagues, while engaging in more counterproductive behaviors.