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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Personality Science
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Previous research suggested a
  • Vulnerable Dark Triad
  • (VDT) core linking borderline pathology, vulnerable narcissism, and Factor 2 psychopathy.
  • The VDT construct requires empirical validation to understand its structure and correlates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test the hypothesis of a common VDT core.
  • To investigate the underlying factor structure of the VDT.
  • To examine the relationships between the VDT structure and other personality constructs and aggression.

Main Methods:

  • Exploratory and confirmatory bifactor analyses were employed.
  • Data were collected from 1,023 community participants.
  • The study examined relationships with Dark Triad traits, pathological trait domains, and aggression.

Main Results:

  • A bifactor model with a general VDT factor and three group factors (Reckless, Entitled, Hiding) demonstrated adequate fit and validity.
  • The general VDT factor was primarily characterized by borderline symptoms related to self-hatred and worthlessness.
  • Distinct group factors showed unique associations with specific Dark Triad traits and aggression types, while the general VDT factor predicted negative affectivity and hostility.

Conclusions:

  • Findings support a hierarchical VDT structure with borderline pathology features at its core.
  • The VDT structure provides a nuanced understanding of personality pathology, differentiating general and specific VDT-related phenomena.
  • Results have implications for personality disorder research, conceptualization, and clinical interventions.