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June 15, 2026BMC PsychologyOpen Access

Dark Tetrad traits and problematic generative artificial intelligence use: the serial mediating role of individualism and intolerance of uncertainty

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Overview

Randomized trial explores the link between dark personality traits and AI misuse, suggesting psychological mechanisms.

Key Points

  • This study examines how dark personality traits relate to problematic generative artificial intelligence use, focusing on individualism and intolerance of uncertainty.
  • Data collected from 677 generative artificial intelligence users via self-report instruments.
  • Path analysis was utilized to explore direct and indirect effects among personality traits and AI usage.
  • Participants included both men and women with a mean age of 39.87.
  • Narcissism showed a positive relationship with problematic generative AI use through direct and indirect pathways.
  • Sadism had a small total effect on AI use but lacked clear mechanisms.
  • Psychopathy exhibited a direct negative association with AI use in men, while showing an indirect positive association through intolerance of uncertainty.

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Kağan Kırcaburun (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2f980ca1cfeec4908291d8https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-026-05012-4
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