Theories such as the psychodynamic functions hypothesis, attribution theory, and the just world theory have been used to explain different types of supernatural belief. This study aims to examine “dark” personality traits and how they link to different beliefs using the Dark Tetrad. The Dark Tetrad” comprises narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism. Relationships have been found between dark personality traits and religious belief, but no studies have examined the Dark Triad or Tetrad and paranormal and scientific belief directly. An opportunity sample of 199 participants completed an online survey including scales measuring Dark Tetrad traits, religious and paranormal belief, and belief in science. Path analysis revealed five significant relationships. Belief in psychokinesis was negatively related to Machiavellianism, as was belief in common paranormal perceptions, which was also positively related to psychopathy. Religious belief was negatively related to psychopathy but positively related to sadism. Findings suggest some links between Dark Tetrad traits and elements of supernatural belief. The unexpected positive relationship between religiosity and sadism indicate that religious believers believe in a just world where people get what they deserve. These findings indicate that religious and paranormal experience, and dark personality are avenues for future research.

心理动力学功能假设，归因理论和正义世界理论等理论已用于解释不同类型的超自然信念。这项研究旨在研究“黑暗”人格特质，以及它们如何使用“黑暗四面体”与不同的信仰联系起来。“黑暗的四合会”包括自恋，马基雅维利主义，精神病和虐待狂。已发现黑暗人格特征与宗教信仰之间存在联系，但尚无研究直接检查黑暗三合会或四合会与超自然现象和科学信仰。199名参与者的机会样本完成了一项在线调查，其中包括测量Dark Tetrad特质，宗教和超自然信仰以及科学信仰的量表。路径分析揭示了五个重要的关系。心理运动的信念与马基雅维利主义（Machiavellianism）负相关，就像人们对超自然现象的普遍看法一样，这也与精神疾病呈正相关。宗教信仰与精神病呈负相关，与虐待狂呈正相关。研究结果表明，黑暗四合会的特质与超自然信仰的要素之间存在某些联系。宗教与虐待狂之间出乎意料的积极关系表明，宗教信徒信仰一个正义的世界，人们得到应有的报应。这些发现表明，宗教和超自然现象以及黑暗的人格是未来研究的途径。宗教与虐待狂之间出乎意料的积极关系表明，宗教信徒信仰一个正义的世界，人们得到应有的报应。这些发现表明，宗教和超自然现象以及黑暗的人格是未来研究的途径。宗教与虐待狂之间出乎意料的积极关系表明，宗教信徒信仰一个正义的世界，人们得到应有的报应。这些发现表明，宗教和超自然现象以及黑暗的人格是未来研究的途径。