Previous research has focused on the relationship between affective disorders (AD) and metabolic syndrome (MetS). Aside from biological lifestyle factors, personality traits were identified as influencing aspects. In particular, Dark Triad (DT; Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy) connected to both AD worse somatic health, thus possibly resulting in MetS. This observational study aimed in...

Previous research on personality and political attitudes has been conducted in countries where political parties from the center dominate the political system. In the present research (N = 675), we focus on the relationship between the dark side of human personality and political orientation and extremism, respectively, in the course of a presidential election where the two candidates represent...

The present study explored links between male Dark Tetrad personality traits (psychopathy, Machiavellianism, narcissism, sadism) and preferences for using outdoor indoor female sex worker services. We also investigated the mediating effects of perceiving workers as deviant victims. Heterosexual males (N = 347) were recruited to take part in an online survey investigating attitudes towards worke...