2020
DOI: 10.1177/1474704920946236
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Is Narcissism a Slow Life History Strategy Indicator?: The Answer Depends on the LHS Instrument

Abstract: The dark triad (DT) traits are differentially related to psychometrically assessed life history strategy (LHS), such that psychopathy is strongly associated with a faster LHS, whereas narcissism appears to be, if anything, a slow LHS indicator. However, the research supporting these generalizations has been based largely on undergraduate samples in which LHS has been measured using the Arizona Life History Battery (ALHB; or its short version the Mini-K), an instrument that arguably lacks adequate coverage of l… Show more

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“…Therefore, it is not surprising that this successful element of narcissism would negatively relate to a form of procrastination associated with avoidance and fears of failure. Furthermore, procrastination may be more beneficial for narcissistic individuals when promoting short-term mating aspects of a fast LHS, rather than for promoting social networks and successful leadership qualities (Manson, 2020). Future research should therefore explore the multifaceted dimensions of narcissism in relation to active and passive procrastination.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, it is not surprising that this successful element of narcissism would negatively relate to a form of procrastination associated with avoidance and fears of failure. Furthermore, procrastination may be more beneficial for narcissistic individuals when promoting short-term mating aspects of a fast LHS, rather than for promoting social networks and successful leadership qualities (Manson, 2020). Future research should therefore explore the multifaceted dimensions of narcissism in relation to active and passive procrastination.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%