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Self-reported creative ability and the Dark Triad traits : a exploratory study

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posted on 2017-12-06, 00:00 authored by P Jonason, Emma Richardson, L Potter
Attention has recently been drawn to the dark side of creativity. We provided an exploratory study (N226) of how the Dark Triad traits (i.e., narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism) correlated with two measures of creativity (i.e., Kaufman Domains of Creativity Scale and Creative Achievement Questionnaire). Those high in narcissism reported being more creative than most people, an association that may reflect narcissistic self-delusions of popularity and charm. We found self-reported success inhumor was correlated with narcissism and psychopathy scores. Those high in psychopathy also reported better mechanical and lower scholarly skills than most, which may relate to their vocational interest in practical/realistic work. Machiavellianism accounted for little variance in creativity. Individual differences in the Dark Triad traits mediated sex differences in various aspects of creativity, suggesting sex differences in some aspects of creativity may be partially confounded by sex differences in the Dark Triad traits.

History

Volume

9

Issue

4

Start Page

488

End Page

494

Number of Pages

7

eISSN

1931-390X

ISSN

1931-3896

Location

United States

Publisher

American Psychological Association

Language

en-aus

Peer Reviewed

  • Yes

Open Access

  • No

External Author Affiliations

Student Experience and Governance Division; TBA Research Institute; University of Western Sydney;

Era Eligible

  • Yes

Journal

Psychology of aesthetics, creativity, and the arts.

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