Tag: Machiavellianism
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Childhood Adversity and the Roots of Conspiracy Beliefs: A New Perspective
Recent research offers compelling insights into the psychological origins of conspiracy beliefs, suggesting that difficult childhood experiences may play a pivotal role in shaping these tendencies. This study, conducted by a team of psychologists, delves into the relationship between childhood adversity, dark personality traits, and the development of conspiracy beliefs, presenting an evolutionary perspective on… Read more
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Study Reveals Impact of ‘Dark Triad’ Traits on Relationship Satisfaction
August 3, 2024 – Recent research exploring the Dark Triad (DT) traits—psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and narcissism—provides new insights into how these personality characteristics affect romantic relationship satisfaction. Conducted through a dual-reporting and dyadic data analysis (DRSA) approach, the study highlights distinct effects based on gender and trait similarity between partners. Psychopathy and Relationship Satisfaction The study… Read more