Abstract
This research examined the associations between the Dark Triad traits (i.e., narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy), sensational interests, and schadenfreude. One-hundred and eighty-six adults completed an online survey comprising the Dirty Dozen, the Sensational Interests Questionnaire Revised, and an author-generated measure of expressed schadenfreude. Higher levels of the Dark Triad were associated with higher levels of sensational interests and higher levels of schadenfreude; psychopathy was the most strongly related to both. These findings suggest a cluster of "dark" personalities, behaviors, and emotions. That is, those higher on the Dark Triad engage in more antisocial activities and experience greater satisfaction at the misfortune of others. Implications for future research are discussed.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 211-216 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Personality and Individual Differences |
| Volume | 68 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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The Dark Triad, schadenfreude, and sensational interests : Dark personalities, dark emotions, and dark behaviors. / James, Samantha; Kavanagh, Phillip S.; Jonason, Peter K.; Chonody, Jill M.; Scrutton, Hayley E.
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T1 - The Dark Triad, schadenfreude, and sensational interests
T2 - Dark personalities, dark emotions, and dark behaviors
AU - James, Samantha
AU - Kavanagh, Phillip S.
AU - Jonason, Peter K.
AU - Chonody, Jill M.
AU - Scrutton, Hayley E.
PY - 2014/10
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N2 - This research examined the associations between the Dark Triad traits (i.e., narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy), sensational interests, and schadenfreude. One-hundred and eighty-six adults completed an online survey comprising the Dirty Dozen, the Sensational Interests Questionnaire Revised, and an author-generated measure of expressed schadenfreude. Higher levels of the Dark Triad were associated with higher levels of sensational interests and higher levels of schadenfreude; psychopathy was the most strongly related to both. These findings suggest a cluster of "dark" personalities, behaviors, and emotions. That is, those higher on the Dark Triad engage in more antisocial activities and experience greater satisfaction at the misfortune of others. Implications for future research are discussed.
AB - This research examined the associations between the Dark Triad traits (i.e., narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy), sensational interests, and schadenfreude. One-hundred and eighty-six adults completed an online survey comprising the Dirty Dozen, the Sensational Interests Questionnaire Revised, and an author-generated measure of expressed schadenfreude. Higher levels of the Dark Triad were associated with higher levels of sensational interests and higher levels of schadenfreude; psychopathy was the most strongly related to both. These findings suggest a cluster of "dark" personalities, behaviors, and emotions. That is, those higher on the Dark Triad engage in more antisocial activities and experience greater satisfaction at the misfortune of others. Implications for future research are discussed.
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KW - Narcissism
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SP - 211
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JO - Personality and Individual Differences
JF - Personality and Individual Differences
SN - 0191-8869
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