In a sample of 480 university students, we examined associations between self-ratings of psychopathic traits, made using the Comprehensive Assessment of Psychopathic Personality (CAPP), the Psychopathic Personality Inventory: Short Form (PPI: SF), and self-ratings of the structure of their core social networks (i.e., best friends, intimates). Results indicated that higher self-ratings of domains (CAPP) and subscales (PPI: SF) related to interpersonal dominance, manipulation, poor attachment, and emotional regulation were associated with less connected core networks. We interpret the dominance and manipulation domain and subscale findings as preliminary evidence of a deliberate strategy to provide a more influential position within one’s social network. As for the associations with the attachment and emotional regulation domain and subscale findings, we suggest this could be reflective of deficits or a lack of desire both in establishing and maintaining long-term relationships.

在480名大学生的样本中，我们研究了使用精神病性人格综合评估（CAPP），精神病性人格量表：简写形式（PPI：SF）和精神病性人格自我评估之间的关联。他们的核心社交网络的结构（即，最好的朋友，亲密朋友）。结果表明，与人际支配，操纵，依恋差和情绪调节有关的领域（CAPP）和分量表（PPI：SF）的较高自我评价与核心网络之间的联系较少。我们将优势和操纵领域以及次级量表的研究结果解释为故意策略的初步证据，该策略旨在在一个人的社交网络中提供更具影响力的地位。