David Kosson Dr. Kosson recently spoke with Ms. Tegan Osmond about psychopathy. In a videotaped interview on her Youtube channel, he discusses: the prevalence of psychopathy versus antisocial personality disorder; the role of genetic and environmental factors in the development of psychopathy subtypes of psychopathy; maladaptive coping in people with psychopathy; and the impact of psychopathic traits … Read more
It could also be a book you read or a movie you saw. We are seeking your nominations for the Aftermath Foundation Media Award. This award is given to recognize outstanding contributions to understanding psychopathy in documentaries, videos, books, and audio presentations. This year’s award will recognize media published or presented between 2016 and 2022. … Read more
Summary by Theresia Bedard and the Research Committee Research Highlights Male participants with psychopathic traits rated the personality profile of someone described as easy to take advantage of in ways that resemble the actual personality profiles of people who have been victimized. Their ratings of a fictional character who was easy to take advantage … Read more
We are pleased to be able to share our report of the activities of the Foundation during 2020. Please take a look at it. You can find the Annual Report by clicking here or by looking on the top menu under About Us.
Netflix’s hit documentary, The Tinder Swindler, describes the extraordinary real-life actions of Simon Leviev who used the dating app, Tinder, to con upwards of $10 million from unsuspecting women. This brief review provides an overview of the story, before highlighting the psychopathy-related behaviours which were featured in the documentary, and why the early identification of … Read more
Sara Lapsley, working with Dr. Adelle Forth at Carleton University, is conducting a study to gain a better understanding of the experiences and impact of being in a romantic relationship with someone with perceived psychopathic traits. She is seeking participants 18 years or over who have had a relationship with someone who may have psychopathic … Read more
