Valuing myself over others : the Dark Triad traits and moral and social values

Peter K. Jonason, Garrett L. Strosser, Christopher H. Kroll, Jasper J. Duineveld, Shaylene A. Baruffi

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    Abstract

    In samples from America and Germany (N = 1353), we examined how the Dark Triad traits related to different value systems as measured by Moral Foundations and Social Values. Psychopathy was linked to diminished concerns for all Moral Foundations, Machiavellianism was linked to a moral flexibility, and narcissism was linked to a socially desirable form of morality. Machiavellianism and psychopathy scores were associated with a devaluing of collective interests, whereas narcissism was associated with a valuing of individual interests through the value of Self-Enhancement. Individual differences in a variety of values mediated part of the sex differences in the Dark Triad traits. We contend that what makes the Dark Triad traits unique and interesting is that they share a unique complex of values that might run counter to societal expectations for selflessness.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)102-106
    Number of pages5
    JournalPersonality and Individual Differences
    Volume81
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2015

    Keywords

    • Dark Triad
    • Machiavellianism (psychology)
    • narcissism
    • psychopathy

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