An investigation of Machiavellianism and imagined interaction

Exploring Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Machiavellianism in Youth: Examination of Associations with Antisocial Behavior and Aggression

“…This result suggests that youth who are characterized by Machiavellian traits are less behaviorally impulsive than those characterized by narcissistic traits and CU traits. The current results are also in line with findings in an undergraduate sample showing that Machiavellian traits were correlated with the tendency to proactively imagine and plan out possible upcoming social interactions, as well as retroactively think of how previous interactions could have been handled effectively (Allen, 1990). However, it bears noting that Machiavellian traits were significantly associated with emotional dysregulation in the current study, suggesting that youth who exhibit these traits may have significant problems with regulating intense fluctuations in mood, are easily worried, and may experience sustained periods of negative emotions (Cole, Michel, Teti, 1994).…”

“…However, previous research has found mixed results pertaining to MACH traits and planning behavior. Some have found positive relationships and others no relationship (Allen, 1990;Repacholi & Slaughter, 2003). These mixed results may be due to issues of measurement, such that impulsivity is measured generally and globally, instead of being separated into different domains of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral impulsivity.…”

Associations between Imagined Interactions and the “Big Five” Personality Traits

“…Hendin and Cheek (1997) review various correlates of narcissism and note that "Despite its age, Murray's (1938) conception of narcissism remains a modern discourse on how an individual can be both vulnerable and self-absorbed at the same time" (p. 590). Due to the findings of this study and previous studies regarding the strong links between various functions and attributes of Imagined Interactions (i.e., Allen, 1990;Honeycutt, 2010), we posit that there will also be significant links between Imagined Interactions and narcissism. Paulhus and Williams (2002) found that narcissism has small associations with cognitive ability.…”

“…While narcissism has not directly been examined in relation to imagined interactions, prior results on the association with Machiavellianism is compelling. Machiavellianism was associated with pro and retroactive imagined interactions that serve a rehearsal function (Allen, 1990). Furthermore, results indicated that high Machs reported more "unpleasant" imagined interaction than low Machs.…”

Students' Imagined Interactions as Intrapersonal Explanations for Instructional Dissent

“…Moreover, the functions of IIs are self-understanding (i.e., to better understand oneself), rehearsal (i.e., to mentally plan out what to say), catharsis (i.e., to relieve tension or uncertainty), compensation (i.e., to serve in place of a real conversation), relational maintenance (i.e., to keep a relationship alive), and conflict management (i.e., to address conflict). The functions and uses of IIs are predicted by individual differences such as the five factor model of personality (Honeycutt, Pence, & Gearhart, 2012, covert narcissism (Honeycutt, Pence, & Gearhart, 2013), attachment (Honeycutt, 1998(Honeycutt, -1999, argumentativeness and verbal aggressiveness (Bolkan & Goodboy, 2011), Machiavellianism (Allen, 1990), locus of control (Honeycutt, Edwards, & Zagacki, 1989-1990, communication apprehension (Bolkan & Goodboy, 2011;Honeycutt, Choi, & DeBerry, 2009), taking conflict personally (Wallenfelsz & Hample, 2010), and Myers-Briggs personality preferences (Honeycutt & Keaton, 2012. In addition, the use of IIs are associated with relational features such as uncertainty (Van Kelegom & Wright, 2013), anxiety (Allen & Honeycutt, 1997), emotional responses (Honeycutt et al, 1989(Honeycutt et al, -1990Honeycutt, Nasser, Banner, Mapp, & DuPont, 2008), loneliness (Honeycutt et al, 1990), marital ideology (Honeycutt, 1998(Honeycutt, -1999, relational quality (Honeycutt, -2009, talk in marriage (Honeycutt & Wiemann, 1999), and intrapersonal communication satisfaction (Honeycutt & McCann, 2008).…”