Searching for successful psychopathy: A typological approach

Michels, Moritz; Roth, Marcus

doi:10.1007/s12144-021-01864-8

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“…Psychopathy, in a clinical/forensic context, is characterized by callous-unemotional traits (CU), superficial charm, diminished remorse and empathy, dysfunctional impulsivity, and poor behavioural control (Hare & Neumann, 2005). The study of psychopathic traits within both forensic and non-forensic adult samples has grown exponentially over recent years (Lilienfeld & Fowler, 2006;Michels & Roth, 2021). Conceptualisations of psychopathy include superordinate formations ("psychopathy" as a unitary construct), two higher-order factors encompassing interpersonal-affective deficits and impulsive-antisocial behaviour (Benning et al, 2003), which are further split into three and four-factor models (Cooke & Michie, 2001;Hare & Neumann, 2008), as well as operationalised personality constructs (e.g., "Boldness, Meanness, Disinhibition", Triarchic Psychopathy Measure, TriPM; Patrick et al, 2009).…”

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The Development and Validation of the Successful Psychopathy Scale

Wallace¹,

Fido²,

Medvedev³

et al. 2022

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Successful psychopathy is characterized by core traits of callousness and interpersonal manipulation associated with clinical definitions of psychopathy, whilst largely being successful or adaptive in daily life. Despite rising interest in the field, the construct is still not well understood, partially due to competing theoretical models and the lack of a well-validated measurement. Using theoretical literature and expert opinion, we developed and validated the Successful Psychopathy Scale (SPS) for use within the general population. The pilot study (N = 208) developed an initial item pool which was subjected to Deductive Rational Strategy, reliability testing and an Exploratory factor analysis on 51-items which indicated a 5-facet structure. Study 1 (N = 403) developed on the pilot structure using an extended item pool based on researchers’ theoretical knowledge and expert ratings conducted in the pilot in an independent sample. The finalized structure of the SPS was 6-facets representing the key domains within successful psychopathy; core psychopathic traits, risk taking, confidence, stress immunity, social potency, and manipulation. Rasch analysis was used to verify the most suitable candidate items for a reliable and valid SPS measure its shorter form. The final 54-item long form and 30-item short form versions were satisfied expectations of unidimensionality with minor modifications resolved by creating super-items. The final versions of the SPS were correlated in expected directions with existing measures of psychopathic traits, professional skills, and success expectancy.

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The Development and Validation of the Successful Psychopathy Scale

Wallace¹,

Fido²,

Medvedev³

et al. 2022

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Successful Psychopathy in Vocational Contexts

Genau-Hagebölling,

Blickle

2024

Psychopathy in the Workplace

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Differences in emotional contagion, interpersonal relationships and social rewards in males and females: examining the links with primary and secondary psychopathic traits

Kyranides

Seldam

2023

Curr Psychol

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Individuals with psychopathic traits display low empathy and as a result they have difficulties maintaining meaningful relationships. Emotional contagion, the ability to automatically mimic others’ emotional states (facial expressions, movements), is a precursor of empathy that contributes to relationship quality and is impaired in individuals with psychopathic traits. The current study examines sex differences in primary and secondary psychopathic traits in a sample of 389 participants (Mage = 33.61; 241 females) and the association of these personality traits with romantic and peer relationships, susceptibility to negative (sadness, fear, anger) and positive (happiness, love) emotional contagion and social motivation factors. Hierarchical multiple regressions run separately in male and female participants, revealed different factors contribute to the maintenance of primary and secondary psychopathic traits. Findings infer different difficulties in social functioning (forming and maintaining relationships), regulating emotions, empathizing via emotional contagion, and motivating factors to engage socially, relate to primary and secondary traits, as well as differences in men and women. This research reflects the importance of investigating psychopathic traits heterogeneously in males and females, to better inform prevention efforts focused on hindering the development and maintenance of these personality traits.

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Searching for successful psychopathy: A typological approach

Cited by 3 publications

References 65 publications

The Development and Validation of the Successful Psychopathy Scale

The Development and Validation of the Successful Psychopathy Scale

Successful Psychopathy in Vocational Contexts

Differences in emotional contagion, interpersonal relationships and social rewards in males and females: examining the links with primary and secondary psychopathic traits

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