Dirty Dozen – Chinese Version

Description

The Dark Triad (DT) refers to a cluster of personality traits composed of Machiavellianism, subclinical psychopathy, and narcissism. These traits are termed “dark” because they are directly opposed to the traits found in the “Big Five Personality” model, also known as the so-called “light” personality traits. Furthermore, these traits can negatively predict each other.

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Purpose

The purpose of studying the Dark Triad is to understand the implications of these personality traits on social interactions, behaviors, and relationships, revealing how they influence actions and decisions in various contexts such as personal and workplace interactions.

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Administration Method and Scoring

Items are rated using a 7-point Likert scale (七点评定) where participants indicate their level of agreement with the following statements: 1 = completely disagree, 2 = partially disagree, 3 = slightly disagree, 4 = unsure, 5 = slightly agree, 6 = partially agree, 7 = completely agree.

Reliability and Validity

Various research studies indicate that Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and narcissism reflect different aspects of personality and social behavior. Machiavellianism has been shown to predict cheating and risk avoidance, narcissism correlates with self-aggrandizement and aggressive behavior, and psychopathy predicts bullying and vengeful fantasies.

Factors and Subscales

The Dark Triad comprises three main traits:
1. Machiavellianism: characterized by cynicism, cold-heartedness, and a tendency to manipulate others.
2. Psychopathy: sub-divided into primary psychopathy (instrumental psychopathy) and secondary psychopathy (hostile, reactive psychopathy).
3. Narcissism: includes components such as desire for power, superiority, and self-presentation.

Keywords

Dark Triad, Machiavellianism, Psychopathy, Narcissism, Personality Traits, Social Behavior

Items in Chinese

1. 我倾向于操纵别人以达到自己的目的
2. 我习惯于欺骗别人以达到自己的目的。
3. 我习惯于奉承别人以达到自己的目的
4. 我倾向于利用别人以达到自己的目的
5. 我缺乏悔恨之心。
6. 我不太关心自己的行为是否符合道德规范。
7. 我冷酷、麻木
8. 我愤世嫉俗。
9. 我希望别人赞美我
10. 我希望别人关注我。
11. 我追求名誉地位。
12. 我期望从别人那里获得特殊礼遇。

Items in English

1. I tend to manipulate others to achieve my goals.
2. I am used to deceiving others to achieve my goals.
3. I often flatter others to achieve my goals.
4. I tend to exploit others to achieve my goals.
5. I lack a sense of remorse.
6. I don’t care whether my actions comply with moral standards.
7. I am cold and apathetic.
8. I am cynical.
9. I desire admiration from others.
10. I want attention from others.
11. I pursue reputation and status.
12. I expect special treatment from others.

References

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