Predatory Personalities as Behavioral Mimics and Parasites: Mimicry-Deception Theory

Summary by Sara Lapsley and the North American Research Committee Highlights Describes the mimicry-deception theory (MDT) used by humans and members of other species to deceive and exploit others in their communities. Identifies two types of predators that use short-term versus long-term strategies to deceive others. Explains how MDT can be used to understand different … Read more

Working with a psychopath: Many costs but are there any positive outcomes?

Summary by Taffy Chan and the North American Research Committee Highlights Previous research has found that psychopathy in the workplace has been associated with an array of negative outcomes (e.g., dissatisfaction in the workplace). Even so, the presence of someone with psychopathic traits may also present an opportunity for post-traumatic growth within individuals who have … Read more

Aftermath 2021 Annual Report Now Available

We are pleased to report the annual report for 2021 is now available on the Aftermath website (or click here to see a few highlights of what we have been doing). The report includes a summary of our accomplishments, including: Developing an online support group; Requests to the Foundation for help during 2021 New research … Read more

Ask the Expert: Dr. Cynthia Mathieu

Dr. Cynthia Mathieu is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at the University of Québec in Trois-Rivières (Quebec) and a psychologist. In her answers, Dr. Mathieu discusses what someone who is working with a psychopathic co-worker can do to manage the problems, how bosses can spot psychopathic traits in their employees, and what she would like victims … Read more

Toxic Relationships: The Experiences and Effects of Psychopathy in Romantic Relationships

Summary by Shannon Compton and the North American Research Committee   Research Highlights A large sample of former and current partners of men and women in a romantic relationship with an individual with psychopathic traits reported on what they experienced in this relationship. Participants reported experiencing numerous types of abusive experiences with moderate to severe … Read more

2022 Aftermath Foundation Graduate Student Award

The Aftermath Foundation Graduate Student Research Award for 2022 has been awarded to Dr. Kristopher Brazil who received his PhD from Brock University, St. Catharines, ON (Canada). This award is given to honor those graduate students who conduct and publish research consistent with the Mission of the Foundation.  Dr. Brazil received the award for his article and … Read more