Dark desires: The Dark Tetrad and relationship control

Abstract The present study explored links between the Dark Tetrad (i.e., psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, sadism) personality traits and different forms of desired control in romantic relationships. These include via surveillance threats, over every-day routines autonomous behaviour. Participants (N = 318, women = 172, men = 146) were invited Prolific data collection site to take part an online survey exploring Path analyses revealed that sadism psychopathy positive predictors all control. Narcissism also positively predicted control, however revealing smaller effects. Results show operating similarly both men women across relationship variables. current findings highlight importance considering everyday trait when