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Validation of the inventory of Callous-Unemotional Traits among school-going adolescents in Malaysia

Validation of the inventory of Callous-Unemotional Traits among school-going adolescents in Malaysia

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Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Aref Ezrin Mohamad Khalil, Hue San Kuay , Maruzairi Husain , Yee Cheng Kueh Published: February 16, 2023 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0276724   Abstract A key component in the study of antisocial behaviour among adolescents is the presence of callous-unemotional (CU) traits. Among the established tools available to measure CU traits is the Inventory of Callous-Unemotional traits (ICU). To date, there is no validated questionnaire to assess CU traits for the local population. Therefore, there is a need to validate…

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Manipulating the odds: The effects of Machiavellianism and construal level on cheating behavior

Manipulating the odds: The effects of Machiavellianism and construal level on cheating behavior

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Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Mariela E. Jaffé , Rainer Greifeneder, Marc-André Reinhard Published: November 14, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0224526 Abstract Values, beliefs, and traits differ across individuals, and these concepts might impact whether individuals choose to engage in (dis)honest behavior. This project focuses on interindividual differences in Machiavellianism, which is defined as a tendency toward cynicism and manipulativeness, and the belief that the ends justify the means. We hypothesized that trait Machiavellianism would predict dishonest behavior. Furthermore, we speculated that some…

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What makes a violent mind? The interplay of parental rearing, dark triad personality traits and propensity for violence in a sample of German adolescents

What makes a violent mind? The interplay of parental rearing, dark triad personality traits and propensity for violence in a sample of German adolescents

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Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Alexander Yendell , Vera Clemens , Julia Schuler, Oliver Decker Published: June 22, 2022 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0268992 Correction 20 Jan 2023: The PLOS ONE Staff (2023) Correction: What makes a violent mind? The interplay of parental rearing, dark triad personality traits and propensity for violence in a sample of German adolescents. PLOS ONE 18(1): e0280898. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0280898 View correction Abstract Machiavellianism, narcissism and psychopathy are socially aversive personality traits that are strongly linked to the propensity of violence….

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How does CEO narcissism affect enterprise ambidextrous technological innovation? The mediating role of corporate social responsibility

How does CEO narcissism affect enterprise ambidextrous technological innovation? The mediating role of corporate social responsibility

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Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Zeping Wang , Xingqiu Hu, Feifei Yu Published: January 20, 2023 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0280758 Abstract In the context of a dynamic environment and increasing competition, innovation is the key for companies to gain long-term growth. And narcissism, as an important psychological factor influencing CEOs to make corporate decisions, has a significant impact on corporate innovation strategies. This study explores localized dimensions and ways of measuring narcissism among Chinese CEOs. Based on the upper echelons theory, using data…

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Narcissus’ belief about his body: Aspects of narcissism, body image, and eating disorder symptoms

Narcissus’ belief about his body: Aspects of narcissism, body image, and eating disorder symptoms

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Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Piotr Szymczak , Daniel Talbot, Emanuela S. Gritti, Peter K. Jonason Published: November 9, 2023 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0293578 Abstract Objective Narcissism may play a role in shaping body image concerns. Here we examined the relationships between narcissism (i.e., agentic extraversion, antagonism, narcissistic neuroticism, leadership/authority, exhibitionism/entitlement) and body image concerns and disturbances (i.e., drive for thinness, drive for muscularity, eating disorder symptoms, body mass index, current/desired fat, and current/desired muscularity). Methods Mechanical Turk workers from the USA (N…

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Expensive Egos: Narcissistic Males Have Higher Cortisol

Expensive Egos: Narcissistic Males Have Higher Cortisol

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Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article David A. Reinhard, Sara H. Konrath, William D. Lopez, Heather G. Cameron   Published: January 23, 2012 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0030858 Correction 12 Jul 2012: Reinhard DA, Konrath SH, Lopez WD, Cameron HG (2012) Correction: Expensive Egos: Narcissistic Males Have Higher Cortisol. PLOS ONE 7(7): 10.1371/annotation/1c60eca3-794f-4a09-8a82-e43ed3cc2009. https://doi.org/10.1371/annotation/1c60eca3-794f-4a09-8a82-e43ed3cc2009 View correction Abstract Background Narcissism is characterized by grandiosity, low empathy, and entitlement. There has been limited research regarding the hormonal correlates of narcissism, despite the potential health implications. This study examined the role of…

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Translating trait to state assessment: The case of grandiose narcissism

Translating trait to state assessment: The case of grandiose narcissism

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Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Fien Heyde , Bart Wille, Evy Kuijpers, Jasmine Vergauwe, Joeri Hofmans Published: May 1, 2023 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0284649 Abstract Although interest in within-person variability in grandiose narcissism is growing, measurement tools are lacking that allow studying fluctuations in this personality characteristic in a differentiated manner (i.e., distinguishing narcissistic admiration and rivalry). This study explores whether a measurement approach using the six-item version of the Narcissistic Grandiosity Scale (NGS Rosenthal et al. (2007)) and six additional newly formulated…

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Are narcissists more attracted to people in relationships than to people not in relationships?

Are narcissists more attracted to people in relationships than to people not in relationships?

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Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Amy B. Brunell , Joshua Robison , Nicholas P. Deems , Bradley M. Okdie Published: March 27, 2018 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0194106 Abstract Does grandiose narcissism predict greater attraction for others in relationships? We examined this question by replicating previous work implicating grandiose narcissists as mate poachers (Studies 1 and 2). We then used an experimental paradigm (Studies 3 and 4) to assess the extent to which grandiose narcissists indicate a greater interest in someone who is already…

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A Behavioral Genetic Study of Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Dimensions of Narcissism

A Behavioral Genetic Study of Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Dimensions of Narcissism

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Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Yu L. L. Luo, Huajian Cai , Hairong Song Published: April 2, 2014 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0093403   Abstract Narcissism, characterized by grandiose self-image and entitled feelings to others, has been increasingly prevalent in the past decades. This study examined genetic and environmental bases of two dimensions of narcissism: intrapersonal grandiosity and interpersonal entitlement. A total of 304 pairs of twins from Beijing, China completed the Narcissistic Grandiosity Scale and the Psychological Entitlement Scale. Both grandiosity (23%) and…

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Emotion Recognition and Perspective Taking: A Comparison between Typical and Incarcerated Male Adolescents

Emotion Recognition and Perspective Taking: A Comparison between Typical and Incarcerated Male Adolescents

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Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Larisa Morosan , Deborah Badoud, Alexandra Zaharia, Tobias Brosch, Stephan Eliez, Anthony Bateman, Patrick Heller, Martin Debbané Published: January 25, 2017 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0170646 Abstract Background Previous research suggests that antisocial individuals present impairment in social cognitive processing, more specifically in emotion recognition (ER) and perspective taking (PT). The first aim of the present study was to investigate the recognition of a wide range of emotional expressions and visual PT capacities in a group of incarcerated male…

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