All articles tagged with #dark triad
A study found that Machiavellianism and psychopathy decrease with age, while narcissism remains stable, suggesting personality traits associated with manipulation and callousness tend to soften over time, though individual changes require longitudinal research for confirmation.
Research from Binghamton University reveals that individuals with dark triad traits—narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism—often use physical touch manipulatively in relationships, with notable gender differences, highlighting the importance of understanding touch's dual role in intimacy and control.
A study published in the Journal of Personality suggests that individuals with Dark Triad traits (psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and narcissism) tend to be more satisfied in romantic relationships when their partner also possesses similar dark traits. The research, conducted on 205 heterosexual couples, found that dissimilarity in psychopathy and narcissism had negative effects on relationship satisfaction, while higher levels of Machiavellianism consistently led to lower satisfaction in both partners. The study also revealed that women's self-reported and partner-reported Dark Triad traits had a greater impact on both their own and their partners' relationship satisfaction, which was surprising given that these traits are typically considered more detrimental in men. However, the study's cross-sectional design limits causal interpretations, and future research should employ longitudinal designs to better understand the effects of Dark Triad traits on relationship satisfaction over time.
Higher prenatal testosterone exposure is linked to Machiavellianism and psychopathy, according to a new study. The research provides evidence that some aspects of the Dark Triad of personality are linked to markers of prenatal testosterone exposure. The Dark Triad refers to a set of three personality traits: Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy. The study found that even before birth, our personalities are already taking shape, shaped by factors like testosterone levels. The findings also have implications for understanding personality and its relationship to sex and hormones.