The personality model of the dark triad. Can couple relationships be successful with social predators?

Textbook , 2019 , 57 Pages

Psychology - Personality Psychology

Are we humans really completely different? Or are there certain traits that shape a personality? Personality models assume that people can be classified according to a limited set of characteristics.

In 2002, the psychologists Paulhus and Williams developed the so-called dark triad personality concept. These people are therefore characterized by narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy. In her publication, Barbara Tiefenbacher presents these three types and explains which properties characterize each of them.

She is applying the concept to the private sphere for the first time. How are partnerships formed with these social predators? Can they function successfully or in the long term? Tiefenbacher shows which qualities should complement each other in a happy couple relationship.

From the content:
- Love;
- Career;
- Psychology;
- Partnership;
- Dependency

Table of Contents

• Foreword
• Abstract
• 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Problem statement
  • 1.2 method
• 2 Definition of the Dark Power of the Triad
  • 2.1 Example James Bond
  • 2.2 Introduction to the three forms of the dark triad
  • 2.3 Gender differences
• 3 Individual fault patterns
  • 3.1 Narcissism
  • 3.2 Machiavellianism
  • 3.3 Psychopathy
• 4 Partnership relations with social predators
  • 4.1 Love and the Dark Triad
  • 4.2 Short-term relationship
  • 4.3 Long-term relationship
  • 4.4 The Dark Triad in Correlation with Dependent Personalities
• 5 Conclusion and outlook
• 6 Bibliography

Objectives and Key Themes

This bachelor thesis aims to explore the concept of the Dark Triad personality model, specifically focusing on its impact on interpersonal relationships. The thesis seeks to answer the question: how do partnerships with social predators develop and can they be successful?

• The Dark Triad personality model, encompassing Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy
• The characteristics and motivations of social predators
• The dynamics of relationships involving individuals with Dark Triad traits
• The potential for successful short-term and long-term relationships with social predators
• The correlation between the Dark Triad and dependent personalities

Chapter Summaries

The thesis begins with an introduction outlining the research problem and methodology. Chapter 2 provides a comprehensive definition of the Dark Triad, exploring its three components: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. It also examines gender differences related to these traits.

Chapter 3 delves into individual fault patterns associated with each of the Dark Triad components, providing a detailed analysis of each personality trait. Chapter 4 focuses on partnership relations with social predators, examining the complex interplay of love and the Dark Triad in both short-term and long-term relationships. This chapter also investigates the correlation between the Dark Triad and dependent personalities.

Keywords

The central keywords and focus topics of this thesis include the Dark Triad personality model, narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, social predators, interpersonal relationships, romantic partnerships, short-term and long-term relationships, dependent personalities, and the implications of these concepts for social and personal well-being.

• Author: Barbara Tiefenbacher (Author)
• Publication Year: 2019
• Pages: 57
• Catalog Number: V1181641
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346593900
• Language: English
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