Management and Organizational Studies Publications
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2022
Volume
186
Journal
Personality and Individual Differences
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.1016/j.paid.2021.111343
Abstract
Previous research has attempted to derive arguments for the categorization of traits as ‘dark’ without theoretical justification or rationalizations. We begin with a description of current conceptualizations of the darkness of traits followed by a new perspective on the catalogue of dark personality traits and the theoretical boundaries of different shades of darkness within the broader personality structure. Finally, we address the redundancy problem observed within the field on dark personality traits. Our analyses are offered as a guide to future research towards a more parsimonious and useful set of criteria (a “compass” of sorts) for inclusion within the “dark” cluster.
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