When looking at studies examining what people say they want in a romantic partner, people tend to report a lot of positive traits. For example, kindness, honesty, and dependability are reliably near ...

Sex differences in the Dark Triad on display. Source: Wikimedia Commons The “Dark Triad” of personality represents socially aversive traits that are related to selfish and antisocial attitudes and ...

New research provides evidence that people with darker personality traits are more likely to use flirting as a tool for ...

Not all hugs are harmless. New research from psychologists at Binghamton University reveals that people with "dark triad" personality traits use touch to manipulate their partners. A hug can soothe ...

A new study published in The Journal of Psychology offers evidence that individuals who score higher on socially antagonistic personality traits may be more prone to falling for email phishing scams.

In today’s dating world, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll encounter a man with a Dark Triad personality. And if you do—don’t just walk, run. These men are known for their manipulative charm, but ...