J Abnorm Psychol October 2017 PMID 29106270

The dark personality and psychopathology: Toward a brighter future.

Sander Thomaes, Eddie Brummelman, Joshua D Miller, Scott O Lilienfeld

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The research on dark personality traits like psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism is growing and focuses on understanding their origins, development, and impact, highlighting their significance in abnormal psychology.
The articles use a variety of approaches, including different research methods and populations such as offenders, outpatients, and children, to explore how these traits relate to psychopathology.
The introductory article emphasizes key challenges in the field and encourages new ways of studying dark traits to better understand their connection to abnormal behavior and mental health issues.]

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