Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
acceptedVersion
Publication Date
2-2009
Abstract
This survey (N=224) found that characteristics collectively known as the Dark Triad (i.e. narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism) were correlated with various dimensions of short-term mating but not long-term mating. The link between the Dark Triad and short-term mating was stronger for men than for women. The Dark Triad partially mediated the sex difference in short-term mating behaviour. Findings are consistent with a view that the Dark Triad facilitates an exploitative, short-term mating strategy in men. Possible implications, including that Dark Triad traits represent a bundle of individual differences that promote a reproductively adaptive strategy are discussed. Findings are discussed in the broad context of how an evolutionary approach to personality psychology can enhance our understanding of individual differences.
Keywords
narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, Dark Triad, sex differences, short-term mating
Discipline
Gender and Sexuality | Social Psychology
Research Areas
Psychology
Publication
European Journal of Personality
Volume
23
Issue
1
First Page
5
Last Page
18
ISSN
0890-2070
Identifier
10.1002/per.698
Publisher
Wiley
Citation
JONASON, Peter K., LI, Norman P., WEBSTER, Gregory D., & SCHMITT, David P..(2009). The Dark Triad: Facilitating a Short-Term Mating Strategy in Men. European Journal of Personality, 23(1), 5-18.
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1002/per.698