The dark triad: Facilitating a short‐term mating strategy in men

Peter K. Jonason; Norman P. Li; Gregory D. Webster; David P. Schmitt

doi:10.1002/per.698

journal article Feb 01, 2009

The dark triad: Facilitating a short‐term mating strategy in men

Peter K. Jonason

Norman P. Li

Gregory D. Webster David P. Schmitt

European Journal of Personality Vol. 23 No. 1 pp. 5-18 · SAGE Publications

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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.

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Published: Feb 01, 2009
Vol/Issue: 23(1)
Pages: 5-18
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Authors

P

Peter K. Jonason

New Mexico State University, USA

N

Norman P. Li

University of Texas at Austin, USA

G

Gregory D. Webster

University of Florida, USA

D

David P. Schmitt

Bradley University, USA

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Peter K. Jonason, Norman P. Li, Gregory D. Webster, et al. (2009). The dark triad: Facilitating a short‐term mating strategy in men. European Journal of Personality, 23(1), 5-18. https://doi.org/10.1002/per.698

The dark triad: Facilitating a short‐term mating strategy in men

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