The Dark Triad: Facilitating a Short-TermMating Strategy in Men
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@MISC{Jonason_thedark,
author = {P. K. Jonason and Norman P. Li and G. D. Webster and D. P. Schmitt and Peter K. Jonason and Norman P. Li and Gregory D. Webster and David P. Schmitt},
title = {The Dark Triad: Facilitating a Short-TermMating Strategy in Men},
year = {}
}
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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. Copyright # 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Key words: narcissism; Machiavellianism; psychopathy; Dark Triad; sex differences; short-term mating
Keyphrases
dark triad short-term mating short-termmating strategy sex difference individual difference broad context evolutionary approach john wiley son possible implication various dimension key word short-term mating behaviour short-term mating strategy adaptive strategy personality psychology long-term mating
