This survey (N = 224) found that characteristics collectively known as the Dark Triad (i.e. narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism) were correlated with various dimensions of short‐term mating but not long‐term mating. The link between the Dark Triad and short‐term mating was stronger for men than for women. The Dark Triad partially mediated the sex difference in short‐term mating behaviour. Findings are consistent with a view that the Dark Triad facilitates an exploitative, short‐term mating strategy in men. Possible implications, including that Dark Triad traits represent a bundle of individual differences that promote a reproductively adaptive strategy are discussed. Findings are discussed in the broad context of how an evolutionary approach to personality psychology can enhance our understanding of individual differences. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley &amp; Sons, Ltd.

Peter K. Jonason

Norman P. Li

Gregory D. Webster

David P. Schmitt

European Journal of Personality

It is intended that the journal reflects all areas of current personality psychology.    The Journal emphasizes (1) human individuality as manifested in cognitive processes, emotional and motivational functioning, and their physiological and genetic underpinnings, and personal ways of interacting with the environment, (2) individual differences in personality structure and dynamics, (3) studies of intelligence and interindividual differences in cognitive functioning, and (4) development of personality differences as revealed by cross-sectional and longitudinal studies.

The European Journal of Personality aims to reflect all areas of current personality psychology. The journal emphasizes the following aspects: (1) human individuality as manifested in cognitive processes, emotional and motivational functioning, and their physiological and genetic underpinnings, as well as personal ways of interacting with the environment; (2) individual differences in personality structure and dynamics; (3) studies of intelligence and interindividual differences in cognitive functioning; and (4) the development of personality differences as revealed by cross-sectional and longitudinal studies.

《European Journal of Personality》旨在反映当前人格心理学的各个领域。期刊强调以下几个方面：(1) 人类个体性在认知过程、情感和动机功能及其生理和遗传基础中的表现，以及个人与环境互动的方式；(2) 人格结构和动态中的个体差异；(3) 智力和个体间认知功能差异的研究；(4) 通过横断面和纵向研究揭示的人格差异的发展。

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The dark triad: Facilitating a short‐term mating strategy in men

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