Size the day: The time perspectives of the Dark Triad

Birkás, Béla; Csathó, Árpád

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2015.06.035

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“…Previous linear studies show the same results with regard to the present hedonistic dimension (Birkás & Csathó, 2015), but our study shows that this might be true only under certain conditions. In sum, individuals with a "Manipulative narcissistic" (MNp) profile expressed a more balanced time perspective when compared to those with a "Machiavellian" profile (Mnp).…”

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confidence: 85%

“…We expected that, in certain conditions, malevolent character could be associated to a balanced time perspective, that is, having a sentimental and positive view of the past, rather than a pessimistic attitude toward the past, and having the ability to find reward in achieving specific long-term goals. While the linear analyses (i.e., correlations) mainly replicated earlier studies (e.g., González, Nima & Garcia, 2017; see also Birkás & Csathó, 2015;Zajenkowski, Witowska, Maciantowicz, & Malesza, 2016), the nonlinear analyses using the Dark Cube profiles showed the properties of complex adaptive systems: multi-finality (i.e., same antecedents, different outcomes) and equifinality (i.e., different antecedents, same outcomes) (cf. Cloninger, 2004).…”

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confidence: 76%

“…High levels of Machiavellianism were associated to low levels of past positive and high levels of past negative only when narcissism and psychopathy were low (González, Nima, & Garcia, 2017, Birkás & Csathó, 2015. Our results, however, suggest that only the "Maleficent" profile (MNP) was associated to high levels in the present fatalistic time perspective dimension and that only the "Machiavellian" profile (Mnp) was associated to high levels in the past negative and low levels in the past positive time perspective dimensions.…”

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“…The use of fast life strategies and impulsive behavior, suggest that individuals high in the dark traits might also display a high present hedonistic time perspective. Indeed, studies using Zimbardo's Time Perspective Questionnaire, show that individuals who express dark personalities experience a negative view of the past, a more hedonistic and more fatalistic view of the present, and a less future-oriented outlook (González, Nima, & Garcia, 2017; see also Birkás & Csathó, 2015;Zajenkowski, Witowska, Maciantowicz, & Malesza, 2016 (Birkás & Csathó, 2015). In another study, however, the past positive and future dimensions were significantly positively associated to narcissism, thus, suggesting that at least among individuals high in narcissism a malevolent character is actually associated to a sentimental and positive view of the past and the ability to find reward in achieving specific long-term goals (González, Nima, & Garcia, 2017).…”

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Dark Time Matter: Dark Character Profiles and Time Perspective

Garcia¹,

Rosenberg²,

Moraga³

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Background: Humans seem to have a unique ability to consciously organize the flow of time (i.e., past, present, and future) and to intentionally choose goals and values (i.e., character: self, others, the universe). These two parts of human awareness have implications for individuals' relation to a society that will flourish or perish. In fact, a balanced time perspective is suggested as necessary for the experience of well-being and optimal societal functioning. Nevertheless, low character development might be expressed as a Dark Triad: Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy. In the present study, we aimed to investigate if individuals differ in their outlook on time depending on their dark character profiles. Method: We re-analyzed data from a previous study in which participants (N = 338) responded to the Short Dark Triad Inventory and the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory. However, here we use the Dark Cube (Garcia, 2017a), a model of malevolent character based on Cloninger's biopsychosocial theory of personality and in the assumption of a Dark Triad, thus, clustering individuals in eight profiles (i.e., the combination of high/low in three malevolent character traits). Results: The results for each trait suggest multi-finality (i.e., same antecedents, different outcomes) and equifinality (i.e., different antecedents, same outcomes). For example, individuals high in narcissism presented a balanced time perspective when manipulative behavior was also high and psychopathy was low. Conclusions: In certain conditions, malevolent character is associated to a balanced time perspective. Thus, suggesting that in order to understand well-being and optimal societal functioning, we need to look at human awareness in relation to both time (i.e., past, present, future) and space (i.e., character: self, others, the universe).

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Dark Time Matter: Dark Character Profiles and Time Perspective

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Moraga³

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“…ZTPI poskalių reikšmės skaičiuojamos išvedant teiginių, priklausančių atitinkamoms poskalėms, balų vidurkius. Skalės poskalių vidinio suderinamumo Kronbacho alfa reikšmės įvairiuose tyrimuose varijuoja nuo 0,63 iki 0,85 (Birkás ir Csathó, 2015;Liniauskaitė ir Kairys, 2009;. Šiame tyrime gautos tokios poskalių Kronbacho alfa reikšmės: negatyvios praeities -0,80, hedonistinės dabarties -0,76, ateities -0,78, pozityvios praeities -0,68, fatalistinės dabarties -0,71.…”

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