David Kosson The Aftermath Foundation is seeking nominations for our 2023 Graduate Student Research Award. This award is given by the Aftermath Foundation Board of Directors to recognize graduate students who are conducting research consistent with the mission of the Foundation. The 2023 Aftermath Graduate Student Research Award will recognize published or presented research by graduate students … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
