[Machiavellianism and personality disorder: correlations in the mirror of personal relationships]
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Introduction:
Social and personality psychologists have described Machiavellianism as a pragmatic, callous-unemotional, exploitative and manipulative attitude towards others. Several former studies linked Machiavellian personality traits and interpersonal problems or personality dysfunction.
Aim:
The aim of this study was to reveal the connection between Machiavellianism and interpersonal problems that are characteristic of personality disorders.
Method:
252 participants (146 females and 106 males, aged 32.46±5.39 years, mean±SD) filled out self-report measures of Machiavellianism and personality disorder related interpersonal problems.
Results:
There was a medium strength relationships between Machiavellianism and several interpersonal problems. Aggression and ambivalence proved to be significant predictors of Machiavellian personality traits.
Conclusions:
RESULTS are discussed in relation to the patient-therapist bond.
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