Sexy deeds done dark? Examining the relationship between dark personality traits and sexual motivation

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Sexy deeds done dark? Examining the relationship between dark personality traits and sexual motivation. / Smith, C. Veronica; Øverup, Camilla S.; Webster, Gregory D.

In: Personality and Individual Differences, Vol. 146, 2019, p. 105-110.

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Smith, CV, Øverup, CS & Webster, GD 2019, 'Sexy deeds done dark? Examining the relationship between dark personality traits and sexual motivation', Personality and Individual Differences, vol. 146, pp. 105-110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2019.04.003

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Smith, C. V., Øverup, C. S., & Webster, G. D. (2019). Sexy deeds done dark? Examining the relationship between dark personality traits and sexual motivation. Personality and Individual Differences, 146, 105-110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2019.04.003

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Smith CV, Øverup CS, Webster GD. Sexy deeds done dark? Examining the relationship between dark personality traits and sexual motivation. Personality and Individual Differences. 2019;146:105-110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2019.04.003

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Smith, C. Veronica ; Øverup, Camilla S. ; Webster, Gregory D. / Sexy deeds done dark? Examining the relationship between dark personality traits and sexual motivation. In: Personality and Individual Differences. 2019 ; Vol. 146. pp. 105-110.

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title = "Sexy deeds done dark? Examining the relationship between dark personality traits and sexual motivation",
abstract = "The Dark Tetrad is composed of four related subclinical personality traits: narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and sadism. Using Life History Theory (LHT) as a framework, the current study examined Dark Tetrad traits as predictors of a variety of sexual motivations and goals. Participants (N = 345) were recruited from a large southern U.S. university and completed Dark Tetrad measures and scales related to various self- and partner-focused motivations for sex. Results indicated that greater Machiavellianism was associated with being motivated to have sex for selfish reasons (for self-image concerns, to enhance the self, for stress relief and to exert power, and for pleasure), but also with partner-oriented motives (to give the partner power, and fostering emotional connection with a partner). Moreover, greater psychopathy was associated with being motivated to have sex for stress relief; conversely, greater psychopathy was associated with less partner-focused motivations. No effects were found for narcissism and sadism. Consistent with LHT, these results augment our understanding of the sexual and interpersonal experiences of those endorsing Dark Tetrad traits.",
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AB - The Dark Tetrad is composed of four related subclinical personality traits: narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and sadism. Using Life History Theory (LHT) as a framework, the current study examined Dark Tetrad traits as predictors of a variety of sexual motivations and goals. Participants (N = 345) were recruited from a large southern U.S. university and completed Dark Tetrad measures and scales related to various self- and partner-focused motivations for sex. Results indicated that greater Machiavellianism was associated with being motivated to have sex for selfish reasons (for self-image concerns, to enhance the self, for stress relief and to exert power, and for pleasure), but also with partner-oriented motives (to give the partner power, and fostering emotional connection with a partner). Moreover, greater psychopathy was associated with being motivated to have sex for stress relief; conversely, greater psychopathy was associated with less partner-focused motivations. No effects were found for narcissism and sadism. Consistent with LHT, these results augment our understanding of the sexual and interpersonal experiences of those endorsing Dark Tetrad traits.

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