Dark Triad Personality: A Solution to the Psychometric Assessment Problem

The Dark Triad: A Complex Personality

The dark triad personality traits are three closely related yet independent personality traits that all share a common core of negative interpersonal behavior. These traits are Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy.

A Problem in Psychometric Assessment

In this article, we propose a much-needed solution to this problem. We develop and test the psychometric properties of a new measure of dark triad personality that addresses many of the limitations of existing measures.

Increasing Interest in the Dark Side

There has been an exponential increase of interest in the dark side of human nature during the last decade. This is due in part to the increasing prevalence of these traits in society, as well as the growing awareness of their negative consequences.