Machiavellianism and sexual behavior: Motivations,deception and infidelity |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Institute of Behavioral Sciences, University of Pécs, Szigeti str. 12, Pécs 7624, Hungary;2. Institute of Psychology, University of Pécs, Ifjúság str. 6, Pécs 7624, Hungary;1. University of Western Ontario, Canada;2. University of Western Sydney, Australia;3. University of Liverpool, United Kingdom;1. California State University Stanislaus, United States;2. University of Western Sydney, Australia |
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| Abstract: | The current study investigated the influence of Machiavellianism, a personality trait characterized by a manipulative interpersonal style and willingness to exploit others (Christie & Geis, 1970), on three areas of sexual behavior. Men (N = 90) and women (N = 192) aged 18–81 years (M = 25.82, SD = 9.85) completed the Mach IV (Christie & Geis, 1970), YSEX Questionnaire (Meston & Buss, 2007), Sexual Deception Scale (Marelich, Lundquist, Painter, & Mechanic, 2008) and Intentions Towards Infidelity Scale (Jones, Olderbak, & Figueredo, 2011). Those with high levels of Machiavellianism were more likely to engage in sexual behavior for physical reasons, goal attainment and insecurity. In particular, Machiavellian men and women endorsed stress reduction, experience seeking, resources, social status, revenge, utilitarian reasons, boosting self-esteem, duty/pressure, and mate guarding as motivations for sexual behavior. Machiavellianism was also a significant predictor of each form of sexual deception investigated (blatant lying, self-serving and avoiding confrontation) and intentions to engage in infidelity. Sex did not moderate the influence of Machiavellianism on sexual behavior. |
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| Keywords: | Machiavellianism Sexual behavior Motivation Deception Infidelity Relationships |
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