{
  "id": 39632,
  "title": "Remembering a chaotic childhood is linked to psychopathic traits, especially in men",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/remembering-a-chaotic-childhood-is-linked-to-psychopathic-traits",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T10:00:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PsyPost",
    "slug": "psypost",
    "url": "https://www.psypost.org/remembering-a-chaotic-childhood-is-linked-to-psychopathic-traits-especially-in-men/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A recent study published in Personality and Individual Differences has found that recalling a chaotic childhood is linked to psychopathic traits, particularly in men. The research, conducted by Virgil Zeigler-Hill and his team at Oakland University, suggests that different types of childhood adversity shape adult personality in distinct ways. The study distinguishes between two types of childhood adversity: predictability and harshness. Predictable environments are characterized by stability and consistency, while harsh environments involve constant physical or social strain. The study found that meanness, disinhibition, and boldness, which are components of psychopathy, showed different patterns of association with childhood conditions. This research highlights the importance of treating psychopathy as a multidimensional construct, as different childhood experiences may have varying implications for personality development.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}