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Day NJS, Townsend ML, Grenyer BFS. Pathological narcissism: An analysis of interpersonal dysfunction within intimate relationships. Personal Ment Health 2022; 16:204-216. [PMID: 34783453 PMCID: PMC9541508 DOI: 10.1002/pmh.1532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Pathological narcissism is marked by deficits in psychosocial functioning. Difficulties in relationships include instances of aggression, devaluation and control; however, few studies have examined these relationships from the perspective of partners and family members. We studied participants who were in relationships with relatives high in narcissistic traits (N = 436; current romantic partners [57.3%]; former romantic partners [21.1%]; family members [15.4%]). Participant responses were analysed thematically, and their underlying mental health problems were also measured. Thematic analysis of participant responses indicated themes of abuse from the relative with narcissism (physical, verbal, emotional and sexual) as well as the relative imposing challenging financial and sexual behaviours. There were complex interpersonal themes of mutual idealization but also devaluation. In response, participants reported high levels of anxiety, depression, self-aggression, sickness and somatic concerns. Further, participants expressed overt outward hostility towards their relative with narcissism, but also dependency strivings and frustrated dependency themes. Partners and their relative with narcissism appeared locked into interpersonal and intrapersonal dynamic conflicts. Clinical implications include specific attendance to alliance issues, dependency themes, and a focus on limit setting to establish personal safety.
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- Nicholas J. S. Day
- Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute and School of PsychologyUniversity of Wollongong AustraliaWollongongNew South WalesAustralia
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- Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute and School of PsychologyUniversity of Wollongong AustraliaWollongongNew South WalesAustralia
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- Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute and School of PsychologyUniversity of Wollongong AustraliaWollongongNew South WalesAustralia
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Niszczota P, Białek M, Conway P. Deontological and Utilitarian Responses to Sacrificial Dilemmas Predict Disapproval of Sin Stocks. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1027/1864-9335/a000474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Abstract. Investors sometimes invest in the so-called “sin” stocks that cause social harm as a by-product of doing business (e.g., tobacco companies). Three studies examined whether people who reject harm and maximize outcomes in sacrificial dilemmas approve less of investing in sin (but not conventional) stocks. We employed process dissociation to assess harm-rejection (deontological) and outcome-maximization (utilitarian) response tendencies independently. Study 1 ( N = 337) assessed moral approval of stocks: People scoring higher on either deontological or utilitarian response tendencies disapproved of investing in sin, but not conventional, stocks. Study 2 ( N = 402) replicated this effect for willingness to invest in companies abandoning (vs. retaining) socially responsible policies. Study 3 ( N = 558) confirmed earlier findings using more conservative measures. These findings clarify the psychology of morally questionable investment decisions.
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- Paweł Niszczota
- Department of International Finance, Poznań University of Economics and Business, Poznań, Poland
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- Psychology of Management Unit, Institute of Psychology, University of Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Portsmouth, UK
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Lien TTH, Anh TT, Anh TN, Anh LHT, Thao NTT. Selfish personalities influencing start-up intention and motivation: a study of Vietnam. JOURNAL OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2022; 11:15. [PMID: 35194539 PMCID: PMC8852940 DOI: 10.1186/s13731-022-00208-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This research explores the influences of selfish personalities of the Dark Triad on start-up intention and motives based on a sample of 400 university students in Vietnam, discovering mixed effects of narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism. A high level of narcissism and Machiavellianism leads to high start-up intention. There is a negative relationship of Machiavellianism with pro-social motive and a positive association with selfish entrepreneurship. In addition, narcissism is positively associated with pro-social start-up motives. This study has found no effect of psychopathy but a positive link to selfish entrepreneurial motivation. Implications have been suggested for educators and investors.
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- Tran Thi Hong Lien
- Faculty of Business Administration, University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, 669 National Road No.1, Quarter 3, Linh Xuan Ward, Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Business Administration, University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, 669 National Road No.1, Quarter 3, Linh Xuan Ward, Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Business Administration, University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, 669 National Road No.1, Quarter 3, Linh Xuan Ward, Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Accounting and Auditing, University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Business Administration, University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, 669 National Road No.1, Quarter 3, Linh Xuan Ward, Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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The Facilitative Effect of Impulsiveness on The Dark Triad and Social Network Sites Addiction. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN INTERACTION 2022. [DOI: 10.4018/ijthi.297612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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This research investigated the relationships of the Dark Triad, impulsiveness, and social network sites (SNS) addiction with adolescents. In particular, this research examined the indirect effects of the measured motor, attentional, and nonplanning impulsiveness on the relationship of the Dark Triad and SNS addiction. To examine the possible antecedents of SNS addiction, 169 adolescents aged 14-17 were recruited for this research. After obtaining informed consents from their legal guardians, these adolescents completed the Dirty Dozen, the modified Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale, and the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale – version 11. Results showed that the Dark Triad composite score was positively correlated with SNS addiction and the different aspects of impulsiveness, while SNS addiction was positively correlated with motor impulsiveness. The indirect effect of motor impulsiveness on the relationship of the Dark Triad and SNS addiction was significant. The present findings provide theoretical insights to the development of SNS addiction.
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Jones DN, Padilla E, Curtis SR, Kiekintveld C. Network discovery and scanning strategies and the Dark Triad. COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2021.106799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The Dark Factor of Personality and Risk-Taking. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18168400. [PMID: 34444149 PMCID: PMC8392458 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18168400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Aversive personality traits have been linked to risk-taking across various domains. Herein, we investigated whether the common core of aversive traits, the Dark Factor of Personality (D), is related to risk-taking. Whereas the conceptualizations of D (common core of aversive traits) and risk-taking (not inherently socially and/or ethically aversive) do not necessarily imply an association, several theoretical considerations do suggest a positive relation between the constructs. In three studies (overall n = 689), we linked D to various self-report measures of risk-taking (Studies 1 and 2), as well as to a behavioral risk-taking task (Study 3). Overall, D was positively (although not always statistically significantly) related to self-reported risk-taking in terms of financial, health-related, and recreational risk-taking, fearlessness, novelty sensation seeking, intensity sensation seeking, and drug use. However, we did not find an association between D and behavioral risk-taking. Our findings provide insights into the relation between aversive personality and risk-taking, but also point to inconsistencies depending on the specific nature of risk-taking studied.
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Li MH, Lai IKW. Actual Self-Image Versus Ideal Self-Image: An Exploratory Study of Self-Congruity Effects on Gambling Tourism. Front Psychol 2021; 12:588190. [PMID: 34305694 PMCID: PMC8298025 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.588190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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This study aims to apply self-congruity theory to examine the relationship between self-congruity of tourists and their perceived image of a gambling destination. This study employs the Euclidean distance model and extends Malhotra's pars of adjectives with five new items about gambling motives. A face-to-face questionnaire survey was used, and a total of 152 samples were collected from tourists in Macau. The results show that the actual self-image of tourists is more related to their perception of Macau image. For actual congruence, tourists exhibit a greater tendency to match the informal, liberal, and emotional image of Macau. For ideal congruence, they have a tendency to match the contemporary, organized, and pleasant image of Macau. This study makes up for the deficiency of self-congruity theory in tourism research. This study helps tourism departments to develop appropriate strategies to promote gambling tourism and disseminate relevant information that can bring gambling destinations closer to tourists.
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- Mao-Hua Li
- Department of Economics and Management, Zhanjiang Preschool Education College, Zhanjiang, China.,Faculty of International Tourism and Management, City University of Macau, Macau, China
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- Faculty of International Tourism and Management, City University of Macau, Macau, China
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Prundeanu O, Constantin T, Popuşoi SA. Climb up your ego! Narcissistic status pursuit and motivation to lead. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2021.110830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Roșca AC, Burtăverde V, Dan CI, Mateizer A, Petrancu CR, Iriza AI, Ene CA. The Dark Triad Traits of Firefighters and Risk-Taking at Work. The Mediating Role of Altruism, Honesty, and Courage. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18115983. [PMID: 34199592 PMCID: PMC8199706 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18115983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Firefighting is considered a dangerous profession that imposes unique safety hazards. In this research, we investigated the relationship between the Dark Triad traits of firefighters (N = 1434, Mage = 39.03, SD = 6.9) and their risk-taking at work, considering the mediation role of altruism, honesty, and courage. We showed that firefighters high on Machiavellianism and psychopathy reported high risk-taking. Altruism, honesty, and courage mediated the relationship between Machiavellianism and risk-taking in firefighters. Honesty and courage mediated the association between psychopathy and risk-taking. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
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- Andra Cătălina Roșca
- Faculty of Political Sciences, National University of Political Studies and Public Administration, 012104 Bucharest, Romania; (A.C.R.); (C.R.P.)
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Bucharest, 050663 Bucharest, Romania; (A.M.); (A.I.I.); (C.A.E.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-741920046
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- Centre for Psychosociology, Ministry of Internal Affairs, 023975 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Bucharest, 050663 Bucharest, Romania; (A.M.); (A.I.I.); (C.A.E.)
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- Faculty of Political Sciences, National University of Political Studies and Public Administration, 012104 Bucharest, Romania; (A.C.R.); (C.R.P.)
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Bucharest, 050663 Bucharest, Romania; (A.M.); (A.I.I.); (C.A.E.)
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Bucharest, 050663 Bucharest, Romania; (A.M.); (A.I.I.); (C.A.E.)
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Onyedire NG, Chukwuorji JC, Orjiakor TC, Onu DU, Aneke CI, Ifeagwazi CM. Associations of Dark Triad traits and problem gambling: Moderating role of age among university students. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-018-0093-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Alper S, Bayrak F, Yilmaz O. All the Dark Triad and some of the Big Five traits are visible in the face. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2020.110350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Stanwix S, Walker BR. The Dark Tetrad and advantageous and disadvantageous risk-taking. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2020.110338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Curtis SR, Richards DK, Jones DN. The Association between Psychopathy and Influencing Others to Use Substances. Subst Use Misuse 2020; 55:1097-1105. [PMID: 32091946 DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2020.1729196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Background: Although a large body of research has examined the impact of peer influence on substance use, little is known about the psychology of who influences others to use substances and why. The Dark Triad is a set of personality traits that may inform the characteristics of people who influence others to use substances.Objective: The aim of the present two studies was to examine potential associations between Dark Triad personality traits, especially psychopathy, and influencing others to use substances.Methods: Two samples of 162 and 161 Mechanical Turk workers were recruited for Study 1 to complete an online survey that assessed Dark Triad traits, history of influencing others to use substances, and motivations for doing so. Similarly, 303 Mechanical Turk workers were recruited for Study 2 to complete an online survey that assessed personal substance use as well as psychopathy levels of participants' closest friends.Results: Study 1 found that individuals high in psychopathy were more likely to have provided illegal substances to others and indicated a willingness to do so in the future. Study 2 found that participants reported a higher likelihood of using substances if they indicated that their best friend was high in psychopathy and had themselves used substances in the past.Conclusions: Taken together, these findings suggest that psychopathy has a unique association with influencing others to use substances. These findings have implications for intervention targets.
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- Shelby R Curtis
- Department of Social Psychology, The University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, USA
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- Department of Psychology, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Department of Social Psychology, The University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, USA
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Stiff C. The Dark Triad and Facebook surveillance: How Machiavellianism, psychopathy, but not narcissism predict using Facebook to spy on others. COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2018.12.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Kowalski CM, Kwiatkowska K, Kwiatkowska MM, Ponikiewska K, Rogoza R, Schermer JA. The Dark Triad traits and intelligence: Machiavellians are bright, and narcissists and psychopaths are ordinary. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2018.06.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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ten Brinke L, Kish A, Keltner D. Hedge Fund Managers With Psychopathic Tendencies Make for Worse Investors. PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY BULLETIN 2017; 44:214-223. [DOI: 10.1177/0146167217733080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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It is widely assumed that psychopathic personality traits promote success in high-powered, competitive contexts such as financial investment. By contrast, empirical studies find that psychopathic leaders can be charming and persuasive, but poor performers who mismanage, bully, and engage in unethical behavior. By coding nonverbal behaviors displayed in semistructured interviews, we identified the psychopathic, Machiavellian, and narcissistic tendencies in 101 hedge fund managers, and examined whether these traits were associated with financial performance over the course of 10 diverse years of economic volatility (2005-2015). Managers with greater psychopathic tendencies produced lower absolute returns than their less psychopathic peers, and managers with greater narcissistic traits produced decreased risk-adjusted returns. The discussion focuses on the costs of Dark Triad traits in financial investment, and organizational leadership more generally.
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- TeamCo Advisers LLC, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Muris P, Merckelbach H, Otgaar H, Meijer E. The Malevolent Side of Human Nature. PERSPECTIVES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE 2017; 12:183-204. [DOI: 10.1177/1745691616666070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 404] [Impact Index Per Article: 57.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The term dark triad refers to the constellation of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. Over the past few years, the concept has gained momentum, with many researchers assuming that the dark triad is a prominent antecedent of transgressive and norm-violating behavior. Our purpose in this meta-analytic review was to evaluate (a) interrelations among narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy; (b) gender differences in these traits; (c) how these traits are linked to normal personality factors; and (d) the psychosocial correlates of the dark triad. Our findings show that dark triad traits are substantially intercorrelated, somewhat more prevalent among men than women, predominantly related to the Big Five personality factor of agreeableness and the HEXACO factor of honesty-humility, and generally associated with various types of negative psychosocial outcomes. We question whether dark triad traits are sufficiently distinct and argue that the way they are currently measured is too simple to capture the malevolent sides of personality. Because most research in this domain is cross-sectional and based on self-reports, we recommend using a cross-informant approach and prospective, longitudinal research designs for studying the predictive value of dark triad features.
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Carre JR, Jones DN. Decision Making, Morality, and Machiavellianism: The Role of Dispositional Traits in Gist Extraction. REVIEW OF GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1037/gpr0000093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Fuzzy Trace Theory (FTT) is a promising new framework for evaluating decision making processes related to risk. In brief, FTT argues that individuals use either a mature and meaningful process (i.e., “gist”) or a cold and numbers-based process (i.e., “verbatim”) when making a decision based on information. However, the fundamental meaning that one may extract from a set of information may depend entirely on the motivations, values, and personality of the individual. We argue that in the case of Machiavellianism, individuals may be using gist-based processes, much like others, but arrive at vastly different conclusions with respect to the best course of action. This assertion is based on the fact that Machiavellian individuals lack the fundamental morality and empathy necessary to have concern for others when making decisions. Thus, we outline a theoretical argument as to when gist based extraction may be altered by individual differences. We further discuss the practical implications that individual differences have for decision making through the lens of FTT.
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- Department of Psychology, The University of Texas at El Paso
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Psychopathy rather than Machiavellianism or narcissism facilitates intimate partner violence via fast life strategy. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2016.08.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Burtăverde V, Chraif M, Aniţei M, Mihăilă T. The incremental validity of the dark triad in predicting driving aggression. ACCIDENT; ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION 2016; 96:1-11. [PMID: 27475112 DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2016.07.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2016] [Revised: 06/17/2016] [Accepted: 07/20/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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This research tested the association between the Dark Triad and driving aggression as well as the incremental validity of the Dark Triad in predicting aggressive driving and the mediation role of the Dark Triad in the relationship between Big Five personality factors and aggressive driving. 274 undergraduate students in Study 1 and 95 amateur drivers in Study 2 completed measures of the Dark Triad (Machiavellianism, Narcissism and Psychopathy), the Big Five personality factors and the aggressive driving expression. Results showed that all the Dark Triad traits were related to aggressive driving behavior in both Study 1 and Study 2 and that the Dark Triad predicted driving aggression after the effect of the Big five personality factors was controlled, with Psychopathy being the strongest predictor of driving aggression in both Study 1 and Study 2. Machiavellianism and Psychopathy mediated the relationship between Emotional Stability, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness on one hand and aggressive driving on the other hand.
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- Vlad Burtăverde
- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Bucharest Panduri Avenue, no. 90, Bucharest, Romania.
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Bucharest Panduri Avenue, no. 90, Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Bucharest Panduri Avenue, no. 90, Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Bucharest Panduri Avenue, no. 90, Bucharest, Romania
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Hmieleski KM, Lerner DA. The Dark Triad and Nascent Entrepreneurship: An Examination of Unproductive versus Productive Entrepreneurial Motives. JOURNAL OF SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 2016. [DOI: 10.1111/jsbm.12296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Jonason PK, Ferrell JD. Looking under the hood: The psychogenic motivational foundations of the Dark Triad. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2016.01.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Zhao H, Zhang H, Xu Y. Does the Dark Triad of Personality Predict Corrupt Intention? The Mediating Role of Belief in Good Luck. Front Psychol 2016; 7:608. [PMID: 27199841 PMCID: PMC4848443 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2016] [Accepted: 04/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The current study is the first attempt to examine the association between the Dark Triad of personality (i.e., Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy) and corruption through a mediator—belief in good luck. Based on Ajzen's theory of planned behavior, we assumed that individuals with Dark Triad would be more likely to engage in corruption as a result of belief in good luck. In Study 1, a set of hypothetical scenarios was used to assess the bribe-offering intention and the corresponding belief in good luck. Results indicated that while the Dark Triad of personality positively predicted bribe-offering intention, it was mediated by the belief in good luck in gain-seeking. In Study 2, we presented participants with some hypothetical scenarios of bribe-taking and the corresponding belief in good luck. Findings revealed that the Dark Triad of personality was positively related to bribe-taking intention; the relationship between narcissism and bribe-taking intention, and that between psychopathy and bribe-taking intention was mediated by the belief in good luck in penalty-avoidance. However, this belief in good luck did not mediate the relationship between Machiavellianism and bribe-taking intention. These results hold while controlling for demographic variables, dispositional optimism, and self-efficacy. Taken together, this study extended previous research by providing evidence that belief in good luck may be one of the reasons explaining why people with Dark Triad are more likely to engage in corruption regardless of the potential outcomes. Theoretical and practical implications were discussed.
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- Huanhuan Zhao
- School of Psychology, Beijing Normal University Beijing, China
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- School of Psychology, Beijing Normal University Beijing, China
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- School of Psychology, Beijing Normal University Beijing, China
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Miller JD, Hyatt CS, Maples-Keller JL, Carter NT, Lynam DR. Psychopathy and Machiavellianism: A Distinction Without a Difference? J Pers 2016; 85:439-453. [DOI: 10.1111/jopy.12251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Ručević S. Gambling among Croatian young people: an exploratory study of the relationship between psychopathic traits, risk-taking tendencies and gambling-related problems. INTERNATIONAL GAMBLING STUDIES 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/14459795.2016.1158305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Malesza M, Ostaszewski P. The utility of the Dark Triad model in the prediction of the self-reported and behavioral risk-taking behaviors among adolescents. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2015.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Geng Y, Chang G, Li L, Zhang R, Sun Q, Huang J. Machiavellianism in Chinese adolescents: Links to internalizing and externalizing problems. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2015.09.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Abstract
The term dark personalities refers to a set of socially aversive traits in the subclinical range. Not extreme enough to invite clinical or forensic attention, they can get along (even flourish) in everyday work settings, scholastic settings, and the broader community. Along with my research group, I have studied a constellation of these personalities—Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy, and everyday sadism—under the label “Dark Tetrad.” We have argued that, because of their overlap, these four traits should be studied in concert. Recently developed inventories now facilitate identification of the unique contributions of each trait. The present review highlights key advances and controversies emerging from work on these malevolent, yet fascinating, characters.
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Jones DN. Risk in the face of retribution: Psychopathic individuals persist in financial misbehavior among the Dark Triad. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2014.01.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Furnham A, Richards S, Rangel L, Jones DN. Measuring malevolence: Quantitative issues surrounding the Dark Triad of personality. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2014.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Lyons M, Rice H. Thieves of time? Procrastination and the Dark Triad of personality. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2014.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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