Psychopathy stands out as key trait behind uncommitted sexual behavior

Psychopathy stands out as key trait behind uncommitted sexual behavior

A new study published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy sheds light on how certain personality traits are associated with people’s openness to casual, uncommitted sexual relationships. The researchers found that among the so-called “Dark Triad” traits—narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy—only psychopathy consistently predicted all aspects of sociosexuality. In contrast, traits linked to kindness and prosocial values, known as the “Ligh…