The links of subjective and psychological well-being with the Dark Triad traits: A meta-analysis

Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the specific links that the Dark Triad traits have with subjective and psychological well-being through a meta-analysis of the existing literature. Background Over the past few years, associations between the Dark Triad traits and well-being have bee...

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Autores: Blasco Belled, Ana, Tejada Gallardo, Claudia, Alsinet, Carles, Rogoza, Radosław
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:España
Institución:Universitat de Lleida (UdL)
Repositorio:Repositori Obert UdL
OAI Identifier:oai:repositori.udl.cat:10459.1/463441
Acceso en línea:https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12853
https://hdl.handle.net/10459.1/463441
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Dark Triad
Personality
Psychological well- being
Subjective well- being
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Sumario:Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the specific links that the Dark Triad traits have with subjective and psychological well-being through a meta-analysis of the existing literature. Background Over the past few years, associations between the Dark Triad traits and well-being have been a stimulating but understudied topic in personality research. Method: Cross-sectional, correlational studies examining these relationships were searched in the PsycINFO, PubMed, and Web of Science databases. Meta-analyses were performed at the dimension- and facet-level to account for the multidimensional structure of the Dark Triad traits. Results A total of 55 studies were included (n = 26,252). In general, grandiose narcissism and boldness/dominance related to higher well-being, while vulnerable narcissism, antagonism, disinhibition, and Machiavellianism related to lower levels of well-being. Age and gender moderated few of these associations. Conclusions We recommend including multidimensional measures of the Dark Triad traits as an essential step to move the field forward.