Gender differences moderate Machiavellianism and impulsivity: Implications for Dark Triad research

The study investigated gender differences in Overall Dark Triad (Machiavellianism, Narcissism, and Psychopathy), Aggression, Impulsivity, and impact of Dark triad on Aggression and Impulsivity. Data was collected from 214 young adults. Analyses was done using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation). T-test was employed to analyze gender differences. Pearson Correlation Method and Multiple regression were used to assess the relation and prediction amongst the variables, respectively. T-test suggested significant gender differences in Machiavellianism, Psychopathy, and Overall Dark Triad, with females scoring high than males. No gender difference was observed in Aggression and Impulsivity. Correlation and regression analyses revealed several significant relationships between the above constructs. The research was concluded by briefly foregrounding some of the study’s implications and future directions.

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Gender differences in eating behavior and environmental attitudes – The mediating role of the Dark Triad

Personality and Individual Differences ◽

10.1016/j.paid.2020.110359 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 168 ◽

pp. 110359

Author(s):

Alica Mertens ◽

Mischa von Krause ◽

Alexandra Denk ◽

Theresia Heitz

Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

Eating Behavior ◽

Environmental Attitudes ◽

Dark Triad ◽

Mediating Role

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The dark triad, love components, and attachment styles in romantic relationship experiencing during young adulthood

Interpersona An International Journal on Personal Relationships ◽

10.5964/ijpr.4687 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 212-232

Author(s):

Radka Čopková ◽

Eva Lörincová

Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

Attachment Style ◽

Young Adulthood ◽

Attachment Styles ◽

Romantic Relationship ◽

Dark Triad ◽

Close Relationship ◽

Negative Effect ◽

Complex Relationships ◽

Positive Effect

The aim of this research was to clarify the nature of experiencing relationships in connection with the dark aspects of personality—Dark Triad. The study was conducted on a sample of 293 young adults (Mage = 22.9, SD = 3.4), 53.6% of females and 46.4% of males. The Slovak version of Short Dark Triad—SD3, the Slovak version of The Sternberg Triangular Love Scale (STLS) and the Slovak version of Experience in Close relationship—Revised were administered. The model of complex relationships of the Dark triad, components of love and attachment style explained 83% of the variation of the attachment style in a close relationship. The Dark triad had a direct negative effect on the love components and a direct positive effect on the attachment style in a close relationship. The components of love had a direct negative effect on the attachment style in a close relationship. In the model, gender differences were found.

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Valuing humans over animals – Gender differences in meat-eating behavior and the role of the Dark Triad

Appetite ◽

10.1016/j.appet.2019.104516 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 146 ◽

pp. 104516 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Alica Mertens ◽

Mischa von Krause ◽

Sebastian Meyerhöfer ◽

Celine Aziz ◽

Felicitas Baumann ◽

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Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

Eating Behavior ◽

Dark Triad ◽

Meat Eating

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Effects of Dark Triad and HEXACO traits on reactive/proactive aggression: Exploring the gender differences

Personality and Individual Differences ◽

10.1016/j.paid.2017.11.003 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 123 ◽

pp. 44-49 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Bojana M. Dinić ◽

Anja Wertag

Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

Proactive Aggression ◽

Dark Triad

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Psychopathy, Machiavellianism and Parental Behavior: A Correlational Study Modulated by Gender

10.20944/preprints201610.0047.v1 ◽

2016 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Polett Bali ◽

Guillaume Durand

Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

Personality Traits ◽

Parental Behavior ◽

Community Sample ◽

Dark Triad ◽

Self Report ◽

Strong Correlations ◽

Positive Correlation ◽

Secondary Psychopathy ◽

Positive Correlations

Psychopathy and Machiavellianism are two components of the Dark Triad including personality traits such as egoism, coldheartedness and deceitfulness. While psychopathy and Machiavellianism possess some etiological differences, prior investigations showed similarities regarding the onset of these personality traits, namely in the field of parental behavior. The present study investigated potential correlations between psychopathy and Machiavellianism traits in adulthood, alongside reports of parental behavior during childhood. A community sample from Hungary (N = 70) was recruited and completed the Machiavellian Personality Scale (MPS), the Mach-IV inventory (Mach-IV), the Self-Report Psychopathy Scale (SRPS) and the Short-EMBU (s-EMBU). No strong correlations were found between parental behaviors and psychopathy or Machiavellianism. However, positive correlations were found between the Machiavellian measures and the measures of psychopathy by subtypes. Analysis of the gender differences between the psychopathy and Machiavellianism revealed a positive correlation for primary psychopathy and Machiavellianism for both gender, as well as a positive correlation between secondary psychopathy and Machiavellianism for males only. Results are explained in terms of gender differences in socialization. Further implications and limitations are discussed.

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