Dark Triad

Trait mindfulness enhances the effect of narcissistic rivalry on reactive aggression, according to new psychology research published in Personality and Individual Differences. The surprising findings suggest that one's tendency to be fully engaged in the current moment without judgment can...

What are the neurocognitive mechanisms that contribute to antisocial behaviors? A study in Brain Imaging and Behavior suggests that decreased white matter connectivity could be linked to psychopathy for incarcerated women.

The Dark Tetrad personality traits of sadism, narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism have long been associated with perpetrating negative behavior, but can they also put someone at higher risk for victimization? A study published in Frontiers in Psychology suggest that these...

The criminal justice system has been under critique in recent years for prioritizing punishment over treatment, but how can we be confident in who is open to benefiting from treatment? A study published in Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology...

Researchers In Italy were curious if sadism and grandiose narcissism may be related and what traits may facilitate this relationship. Their findings indicate that malicious envy and narcissistic rivalry are the characteristics that connect sadism to grandiose narcissism. The research...

New research published in Current Psychology explored the aspects of brand personality that cause customers to reject luxury brands. The findings indicate that when customers perceive brands to have dark triad traits or other negative qualities, they may reject the...

New research indicates that individuals with high levels of narcissistic admiration often struggle to see their partners in a positive light. The findings, which have been published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, provide insight into how narcissistic...

The Dark Triad traits are often associated with deviant behavior, but can they predict criminal behavior in the general population? A study published in Current Research in Behavioral Sciences explores how Machiavellianism and psychopathy can be associated with criminal behavior,...

A new study published in Personality and Individual Differences examined the role that adaptive psychopathic traits may play in the lives of those who score high on measures of psychopathy. The findings indicate that individuals with higher levels of traits...

A study comparing students of different university majors on the trait of Machiavellianism reported that the highest average scores were among students of politics and law, while students of social work, nursing and education scored the lowest. Across all majors,...

A new study in Personality and Individual Differences investigated the behavior of those with Dark Triad personality traits when ending a relationship. Their findings revealed that those with Dark Triad traits are more likely to use manipulation when breaking up...

Narcissistic admiration and rivalry might not have a significant impact on the mental health of romantic partners, according to new research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.