Machiavellianism, level of personality functioning, and maladaptive personality traits: mediation analyses in a clinical sample (opens in new tab)

IntroductionMachiavellianism was repeatedly found to be associated with personality dysfunction. The Alternative Model for Personality Disorders offers a dimensional approach to personality disorders including level of personality functioning and maladaptive personality traits. The aim of this study was to test mediation models wherein level of personality functioning was suggested to mediate the relationship between maladaptive personality traits and Machiavellian views and tactics.MethodUsi...