سه گانه تاریک و اولویت های ارتباط: تکرار و گسترش

In a replication and extension of previous research demonstrating a connection between the dark triad (narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism) and relationship preferences, this study investigated the relationship using normative scales in an attempt to yield more accurate results. Two hundred and eighty nine undergraduate students completed a number of online questionnaires measuring the dark triad and relationship preferences. The dark triad was positively correlated with a preference for short-term relationships and negatively correlated with a preference for serious romantic relationships. Narcissism was positively correlated with a preference for “one-night-stands”, “booty-calls”, and “friends-with-benefits”, and not significantly correlated with a preference for serious romantic relationships. Psychopathy and Machiavellianism were both positively correlated with a preference for “one-night-stands”, “booty-calls”, and “friends-with-benefits”, and negatively correlated with a preference for serious romantic relationships. The results of this study suggest that the normative scales were useful in supporting the conclusion that the dark triad is related to a preference for short-term relationships, and that the traits can be used to predict people's relationship choices.