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J Pers June 1992 PMID 1635051

Manipulation in close relationships: five personality factors in interactional context.

D M Buss

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The overall tone reflects curiosity about manipulation tactics in close relationships, exemplified by references to narcissism as disguising altruism and mentions of behavior from VTuber communities. Words like 'disguised,' 'behavior,' and 'lesson' suggest an interest in understanding social manipulation, but without strong opinions or detailed engagement, which results in neutral agreement and moderate interest scores.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The posts do not clearly agree or disagree with the publication, mostly referencing the content without explicit approval or disapproval.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate interest, particularly with references to narcissism, manipulation tactics, and behavioral examples, but lack deep analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts comment on specific behaviors, such as narcissism and social interactions, indicating some level of reflection, but overall they don't deeply analyze the study.

ImpactNeutral impact

The shared content hints at relevance, especially with mentions of behavior and social dynamics, but it does not suggest a profound influence on perceptions about manipulation in relationships.

Abstract in brief

  • This research identifies twelve manipulation tactics used in close relationships, like charm, coercion, and silent treatment, and examines how these tactics vary across different relationship types such as mates, friends, and parents.
  • It explores the links between the Big Five personality traits (Surgency, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability, and Openness) and the use of these manipulation tactics based on self and partner reports as well as interviewer assessments.
  • The study highlights how specific personality traits are associated with different manipulation strategies, and discusses how these traits influence social interactions and dynamics within close relationships.
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#adopteetwitter #adopteevoices check this out: 6 Ways Narcissism Can Be Disguised as Altruism https://t.co/eEFtZN6qHl via @YouTube

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O Pistolito (Taylor's Version)
@opistolito · X

6 Ways Narcissism Can Be Disguised as Altruism https://t.co/3qh2EreKGU via @YouTube

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https://t.co/2DIoEFZLma It sums up lots of VTubers's behavior.

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6 Ways Narcissism Can Be Disguised as Altruism https://t.co/W4NSE5S7c8 via @YouTube Good lesson taught here.

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Melissa Eastham
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6494.1992.tb00981.x. Buss, D. M., Gornes, M., Higgins, D. S., & Lauterbach, K. (1987). Tactics of manipulation. Journal o f ...

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