The structure of the Short Dark Triad questionnaire on Russian population

Abstract

The first chapter sets the scene for the rest of the book, introducing the Dark Triad in the light of clinical, forensic, and personality literature. I will discuss briefly the historical background of the Dark Triad as a personality constellation and evaluate the traits in the nomological network with other personality traits. I will demonstrate how the traits relate to outcomes such as empathy, risk-taking, and impulsivity. This chapter is also going to include discussion of the Dark Triad from etiological point of view, looking into evolutionary theories, genetics, and environmental factors. The chapter contains a brief overview of sex differences, as well as an evaluation of different questionnaire measures for the Dark Triad. I will also discuss the concept of the Dark Tetrad (i.e., Dark Triad and sadism). Finally, the shortcomings in the current research will be highlighted.