Dark Triad

A study in Scientific Reports found that Chinese students with higher levels of psychopathy, Machiavellianism, sadism, and self-concealment reported more social appearance anxiety.

Recent research suggests individuals with high psychopathic traits may not lack fear but instead enjoy fear-inducing situations, challenging traditional views on psychopathy and fear.

A study provides evidence that dark personality traits and aggressive humor styles significantly correlate with online trolling behaviors. Surprisingly, social exclusion was not found to increase trolling motivation.

Recent research explored how narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism influence reactions to emotional stimuli. Findings suggest these traits influence how positive or negative images are perceived, with variations in response speed and emotional valence based on specific Dark Tetrad characteristics.

Individuals high in everyday sadism blame victims due to sadistic pleasure and reduced empathy. Further, these individuals showed reduced cognitive engagement in processing victim-related information.

A new study identifies how facets of sexual narcissism, particularly sexual exploitation and entitlement, predict specific coercive sexual tactics in both men and women, underscoring the importance of addressing these traits in prevention programs to combat sexual aggression.

A study reveals that while extraverted narcissism may protect against romantic burnout, antagonistic and neurotic forms heighten it due to a power struggle, with notable differences between genders affecting their partners' romantic satisfaction.

A new study sheds light psychopathy's personal toll, showing disinhibition is linked to significant life impairments, while boldness is related to mixed outcomes. Meanness appears to mainly harm social interactions.

A German study of 2,133 candidates found those with aversive traits like psychopathy and spitefulness more often used positive campaigning. Despite the negative connotations of such personalities, they're inclined to highlight their achievements, suggesting a strategic self-promotion in politics.

Social uncertainty increases distress in those with vulnerable narcissism but doesn't necessarily boost aggression, according to new research. This challenges older views linking narcissism directly to aggressive behavior.

Researchers discovered a crucial imbalance in the brain's striatum between glutamate and GABA in violent offenders with Antisocial Personality Disorder, regardless of psychopathy. This insight opens new paths for understanding and treating antisocial behaviors.

New research in Electoral Studies links psychopathic traits to populist beliefs, analyzing the Dark Triad's effect on populism across Europe. Surveys in six democracies show psychopathy as a consistent predictor of populist views, especially a Manichean outlook.

A new review article in the journal Brain Sciences explores the links between narcissism, fame desire, and celebrity worship, suggesting shared brain pathways.

A study spanning the U.S. reveals narcissism's link to health outcomes, showing states with higher narcissism levels have lower obesity and depression rates but more plastic surgery and less sleep.