We’ve all likely heard of narcissism and psychopathy, but did you know that it’s possible to show signs of both—plus a third set of manipulative traits? It’s called the dark triad, and it’s a way ...

While most of us would see a hug as something positive, new research from New York's Binghamton University suggests that not every embrace comes from a place of affection—in fact, quite the opposite.

Dark empaths are people who use the power of their empathy—which is the ability to detect and understand others’ feeling and emotions—not to help others but instead to manipulate others for personal ...

The Dark Triad in personality is an increasingly popular way to think about people who care about no one other than themselves, lie without any shame, and manipulate to get their way. The traits of ...

People living in societies with more corruption, inequality, poverty and violence are more likely to exhibit "dark" personality traits—like narcissism, psychopathy and spitefulness. This is the ...

It may seem that people with elevated Dark Triad traits are not empathic, but it isn't so simple. In a basic sense, empathy serves people higher in dark traits. Dark traits may be a "necessary evil", ...

A new study revealed that bisexual women are more open to casual sex and possess more "Dark Triad" personality traits than heterosexual and homosexual women -- similar to heterosexual men. Nikola ...

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 ...

Artificial intelligence use has been associated with everything from fear of judgment and loneliness to misogyny and illiteracy — a baffling array of outcomes that’s often alarming, but defies easy ...

Laura Healy receives research funding from several organisations, most recently the IOC Olympic Studies Centre, Centre for Leisure Studies - FIFA Research Scholarship and the British Swimming Coaches ...