An actor–partner interdependence model of the Dark Triad and aggression in couples: Relationship duration moderates the link between psychopathy and argumentativeness

Webster, Gregory D.; Gesselman, Amanda N.; Crysel, Laura C.; Brunell, Amy B.; Jonason, Peter K.; Hadden, Benjamin W.; Smith, C. Veronica

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2016.05.065

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“…While some of the individual traits have been explored within the area of IPV, the D4, as a cluster of personality traits, have not received the same empirical attention. As previous research has demonstrated the link between the traits and aggression towards same-sex others (Webster, et al, 2016), it is likely the subjective experience of conflict between these two types of targets-intimate partners and same-sex non-partners-are different. The interdependency that is created within intimate relationships means conflict is inevitable, particularly under provocation since anger and emotional arousal have been shown to be predictors of IPV (Finkel, 2007).…”

Section: The Dark Tetrad and Ipvmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Comparatively less research has been done examining the Triad or Tetrad together as a construct. Although, those that have done so have suggested a link between the dark personalities and aggression (Webster, et al, 2016), bullying (Baughman, Dearing, Giammarco, & Vernon, 2012), and Internet trolling (Buckels, Trapnell, & Paulhus, 2014). Jones and Paulhus (2010) utilized an experimental paradigm to explore triggers to aggression within subclinical narcissists and psychopaths where negative feedback (an insult and ego threat) resulted in more aggressivity.…”

Section: The Dark Tetrad: Overlap Uniqueness and Aggression Expressionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Research indicates people higher on the dark personalities are associated with short-term mating strategies that can increase conflict and, in turn, increase IPV perpetration (Jonason, Li, Webster, & Schmitt, 2009). Webster et al (2016) examined the D3 and aggression in undergraduate dating couples.…”

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How Dark Personalities Perpetrate Partner and General Aggression in Sweden and the United Kingdom

Tetreault

Bates

Bolam

2018

J Interpers Violence

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Research has demonstrated, in Western nations, men and women are both perpetrators and victims of intimate partner violence (IPV). However, to the best of our knowledge, IPV and the Dark Tetrad (Machiavellianism, subclinical narcissism, subclinical psychopathy, and subclinical sadism) have not been included in this research fully. We investigated how these dark personalities influenced the perpetration of IPV in a cross-cultural study between Sweden and the United Kingdom through surveys with university students. We furthermore compared IPV perpetration with same-sex aggression of a non-romantic partner to explore sex- and aggression-specific effects. In a sample of 342 participants, our main findings were the following: (a) the only significant difference in IPV perpetration was women were more verbally aggressive; (b) men reported more verbal and physical same-sex aggression of a non-romantic partner; (c) men scored higher on all the Dark Tetrad personalities regardless of culture, while the Swedish sample scored significantly higher on subclinical narcissism and sadism; (d) the Dark Tetrad and aggression perpetration were significantly correlated; (e) different Dark Tetrad personalities predicted different forms of aggression perpetration with some gender differences; and (f) being high on subclinical psychopathy predicted most types of aggression regardless of target. Our study highlights that dark personalities engage in particular types of aggression, which helps to determine how and when distinctive personalities aggress for potential interventions.

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Section: The Dark Tetrad and Ipvmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Dark Tetrad: Overlap Uniqueness and Aggression Expressionmentioning

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How Dark Personalities Perpetrate Partner and General Aggression in Sweden and the United Kingdom

Tetreault

Bates

Bolam

2018

J Interpers Violence

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“…Psychopathy is correlated with dysfunctional impulsivity [ 3 ] and limited self-control [ 4 ]. Abundant studies have shown that psychopathy predicts many kinds of aggressive behaviors [ 5 – 7 ], such as physical aggression [ 8 – 10 ], relational aggression [ 11 , 12 ], verbal aggression [ 8 ], proactive aggression [ 6 , 13 , 14 ] and cyber-aggression/bullying [ 15 – 18 ].…”

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Consideration of future consequences (CFC) serves as a buffer against aggression related to psychopathy

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Psychopathy is the most notorious trait in the Dark Triad, and it is strongly linked to many kinds of aggressive behaviors. However, not every individual who is characterized by psychopathy engages in aggression, which suggests that certain factors may attenuate the intensity of the relations between psychopathy and aggression. The purpose of the current study was to explore the protective roles of the consideration of future consequences (CFC) (high CFC-Future and low CFC- Immediate) in attenuating aggression related to psychopathy using proactive aggression (Study 1) and cyber-aggression (Study 2) behavior indexes. College students (Study 1; N = 1,058) and adults (Study 2; N = 350) voluntarily participated in this study. The results demonstrated that the relationship between psychopathy and aggressive behaviors was moderated by CFC-Future and CFC-Immediate. Individuals with high psychopathy scores who also had high CFC-Future scores or low CFC-Immediate scores exhibited less proactive aggression (Study 1) and left fewer aggressive online comments on news websites (Study 2). The results of the present study suggested that CFC serves as a buffer against aggression related to psychopathy and may extend the knowledge of the relationship between psychopathy and aggression.

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“…Mean relationship duration for the couples was 13.07 months (SD = 17.02, range = 1-176 months); the median was 7.0 months. To reduce kurtosity and positive skewness, relationship duration was natural-log-transformed to normalize its frequency distribution for all analyses (see Hadden, Smith, & Webster, 2014;Webster et al, 2015Webster et al, , 2016).…”

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Partner–objectification in romantic relationships: A dyadic approach

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Webster

Markey

2020

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The present study investigated the relationship between the objectification of one's romantic partner (partner–objectification) and relationship quality using 221 heterosexual couples. Controlling for relevant covariates, actor–partner interdependence models revealed no partner effects but multiple actor effects. First, men who objectified their partners more had lower levels of relationship commitment and relationship satisfaction, and perceived higher quality alternatives to the relationship. Second, women who objectified their partners more had lower levels of relationship satisfaction themselves. Third, relationship duration marginally moderated the association between partner–objectification and relationship commitment, with partner–objectification negatively linked to one's own relationship commitment in relationships of shorter durations, but not when relationship durations were longer. Implications for an investment model and romantic relationship objectification are discussed.

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An actor–partner interdependence model of the Dark Triad and aggression in couples: Relationship duration moderates the link between psychopathy and argumentativeness

Cited by 32 publications

References 70 publications

How Dark Personalities Perpetrate Partner and General Aggression in Sweden and the United Kingdom

How Dark Personalities Perpetrate Partner and General Aggression in Sweden and the United Kingdom

Consideration of future consequences (CFC) serves as a buffer against aggression related to psychopathy

Partner–objectification in romantic relationships: A dyadic approach

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