New research published in personality and individual differences We investigated the role adaptive psychopathic traits play in the lives of individuals with high psychopathic measures. The findings show that individuals with higher levels of traits such as social dominance, fearlessness, low stress reactivity, and extraversion tend to report higher levels of happiness. This research may lead to therapeutic interventions that enhance adaptive psychopathic traits to mitigate the effects of psychopathy’s undesirable outcomes.
Psychopathy encompasses a range of traits associated with both antisocial and interpersonal emotional traits. Psychopaths are usually associated with exploitative or violent behavior, but recent research suggests that some individuals exhibiting these traits do not engage in criminal or violent activities. There is an ongoing debate as to whether certain potential adaptive traits should be incorporated into the definition of psychopathy.
Despite the negative connotations associated with the term, it is unclear whether highly psychopathic individuals experience lower levels of well-being and happiness. It was shown to be negatively correlated with degree, positive impact, and overall well-being.
Recent research has revealed that some advanced psychopathic individuals have unusually high adaptive traits, and that individuals with high levels of psychopathy and adaptive traits are more likely to experience long-lasting happiness, life satisfaction, It has been hypothesized that it indicates the highest level of happiness, such as self-satisfaction. Respect. This is followed by individuals with high levels of adaptive traits and moderate levels of psychopathic traits, and individuals with lower levels of adaptive traits regardless of their level of psychopathic traits.
To test this hypothesis, researchers Guillaume Durand and Jill Lobbestael recruited 2,209 undergraduate students at the University of Ottawa. Participants completed measures of psychopathic traits, adaptive psychopathic traits, variable and lasting well-being, life satisfaction, and self-esteem.
A research team that analyzed the collected data found that most participants had only moderate levels of either psychopathic traits or adaptive traits. The group also possesses the highest level of adaptive traits, which may help reduce the external expression of psychopathic behavior.
People with strong psychopathic tendencies say things like, “It’s a sign of weakness to feel sorry for others,” “Sometimes I lie just because I’m having fun,” and “I act without thinking when I’m upset.” I agree tohigh level Adaptive On the other hand, psychopathic traits agree with statements such as “People often follow my lead,” “I rarely worry,” and “I can interact effortlessly with any group.”
This study supports previous research on gender differences in psychopaths, with males having a higher proportion of psychopathic traits. However, the study suggests that psychopathic personalities function similarly in both genders, despite the difference in scores.
Furthermore, the data revealed that those exhibiting more adaptive traits tended to have higher levels of long-term happiness, life satisfaction, and self-esteem, and lower levels of fluctuating happiness. People with low levels of adaptive traits tend to be less happy, regardless of their psychopathic traits.
This study suggests that low levels of happiness may not be attributed solely to high levels of psychopathic traits, but rather to the lack of adaptive traits commonly found in people with high psychopathic traits. Therefore, high levels of psychopathic traits do not necessarily lead to detrimental consequences as long as they are balanced with the same level of adaptive traits.
The current study has several limitations that need to be taken into account. First, this study only investigated positive outcomes and did not address the negative aspects of psychopathy. It is unclear how individuals with highly adaptable or psychopathic traits reveal negative attributes. Second, the sample group was highly homogenous, consisting primarily of young female college students who provided self-reported information. Finally, the research approach was cross-sectional and focused on mean differences.
This study explored the relationship between adaptive and psychopathic traits and their impact on well-being. The results showed that people with higher levels of adaptive traits were happier, regardless of their level of psychopathic traits. The research team concludes: Future research should focus on negative traits and outcomes to determine whether adaptive traits can protect highly psychopathic individuals from the negative outcomes commonly seen in highly psychopathic individuals. . “
the study, “Relationships between psychopathic personality, well-being, and adaptive traits in undergraduates‘ was written by Guillaume Durand and Gilles Lovestael.
