A Meta-Analytic Review of the Dark Triad–Intelligence Connection

Authors

Ernest H. O'Boyle, University of Iowa
Donelson Forsyth, University of Richmond
George C. Banks, Longwood University
Paul A. Story, Kennesaw State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-2013

Abstract

Highlights:

• General mental ability and the traits that make up the Dark Triad are nearly zero.
• The variance in effects between intelligence and Dark Triad suggests moderators.
• Some support that sample type, GMA measure, and demographics moderate the relations.