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he Napoleon complex, revisited : Those high on the Dark Triad traits are dissatisfied with their height and are short
Kozłowska, Monika A. Talbot, Daniel Jonason, Peter K.
Kozłowska, Monika A.
Talbot, Daniel
Jonason, Peter K.
Abstract
In this study (N = 367; 62.53 % men) we reconsidered the Napoleon complex that suggests shorter people—men in particular—may compensate for their shortness with antagonistic behaviors. We conceptualized antagonism as individual differences in the Dark Triad traits (i.e., psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism) and found they were associated with not only being shorter but also with the wish to be taller; these associations were similar in the sexes. We discussed our results from an evolutionary (i.e., calibrating formidability) perspective.
Keywords
narcissism, psychopathy, machiavellianism, body image, height dissatisfaction, sex differences, Napoleon complex
Date
2023
Type
Journal article
Journal
Personality and Individual Differences
Book
Volume
203
Issue
Page Range
1-3
Article Number
Article 111990
ACU Department
School of Behavioural and Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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