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Structure of resilience: A Machiavellian contribution or ‘paddle your own canoe’

Structure of resilience: A Machiavellian contribution or ‘paddle your own canoe’

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Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Aleksandra Zlatkovic, Vesna Gojkovic, Jelena Dostanic , Veljko Djuric Published: April 29, 2024 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0302257 Abstract According to biobehavioral synchronicity model, empathy—a fundamental requirement for reciprocal and prosocial behavior—is at the core of rebound from stress, an essential feature of resilience. However, there are also reports on antagonistic traits—characterized by empathic deficit—bolstering immunity to stress. In the literature there is also inconclusive evidence regarding gender-related differences in resilience. In separate female and male subsamples we analyzed…

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Oneself is more important: Exploring the role of narcissism and fear of negative evaluation in the relationship between subjective social class and dishonesty

Oneself is more important: Exploring the role of narcissism and fear of negative evaluation in the relationship between subjective social class and dishonesty

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Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Song Wu, Jingyuan Liang, Jing Lin, Wei Cai Published: June 7, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0218076 Abstract Previous studies have found that high social class individuals are more dishonest than low social class ones. However, the underlying mechanism of this phenomenon is still unclear. The “ignoring negative consequences” hypothesis suggests that belonging to a high social class makes individuals ignore the negative consequences of dishonesty, whereas the “self-focused” hypothesis suggests that belonging to a high social class makes…

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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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