The reproductive costs and benefits associated with the Dark Triad traits in women

Peter K. Jonason; Ashley N. Lavertu

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2017.01.024

The reproductive costs and benefits associated with the Dark Triad traits in women

Peter K. Jonason
, Ashley N. Lavertu

Western Sydney University

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Abstract

We examined (N = 201) the sexual health costs and benefits of being high on psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism in women. The Dark Triad traits were associated with more sexual health disorders, more miscarriages, and pain associated with sexual health. However, narcissism was also associated with a smaller, more attractive waist-to-hip ratio and all the Dark Triad traits were associated with a shorter monthly cycle. Results, while tentative, are discussed within a Life History Theory framework.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	38-40
Number of pages	3
Journal	Personality and Individual Differences
Volume	110
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2017.01.024
Publication status	Published - 2017

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 5 Gender Equality

Keywords

Dark Triad
narcissism
psychopaths
sexual health
women

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