Brewer Gayle, Abell Loren
School of Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK.
Scand J Psychol. 2015 Jun;56(3):357-62. doi: 10.1111/sjop.12200. Epub 2015 Feb 5.
Machiavellianism is characterized by a manipulative interpersonal style and willingness to exploit others (Christie & Geis, 1970). Though previous research has focused on the influence of Machiavellianism in short-term relationships, Machiavellianism may also influence behavior within long-term committed romantic relationships. Heterosexual men (N = 93) and women (N = 141) in current romantic relationships of at least 12 months duration were recruited online. Participants completed Machiavellianism, Intra-Sexual Competition, Mate Retention and Sexual Coercion scales. Regression analyses revealed that those with high levels of Machiavellianism were more likely to compete with same-sex rivals, directly guard a mate and employ inter-sexual or intra-sexual negative inducements as a form of mate retention than those with low levels of the personality trait. Gender did not moderate the influence of Machiavellianism on these behaviors. Findings highlight the influence of Machiavellianism within long-term committed romantic relationships.
马基雅维利主义的特点是具有操纵性的人际风格以及剥削他人的意愿（克里斯蒂和盖斯，1970）。尽管先前的研究集中于马基雅维利主义在短期关系中的影响，但它也可能影响长期忠诚浪漫关系中的行为。通过网络招募了处于至少12个月长期浪漫关系中的93名异性恋男性和141名异性恋女性。参与者完成了马基雅维利主义、同性竞争、配偶保留和性胁迫量表。回归分析显示，与低水平该人格特质者相比，高马基雅维利主义水平者更有可能与同性对手竞争、直接守护配偶，并采用异性或同性间的负面诱导作为配偶保留的一种形式。性别并未调节马基雅维利主义对这些行为的影响。研究结果突出了马基雅维利主义在长期忠诚浪漫关系中的影响。
