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Theory of Mind (ToM) refers to how we identify and understand the mental states of others. ToM abilities vary with dimensions of normal-range personality and can be seriously impaired in a number of mental disorders, particularly those related to the Antagonism domain. The current study used a multi-task design to examine how ToM relates to Agreeableness-Antagonism subfactors, replicating and extending previous work. Participants (N = 335) completed self-report measures of the Big Five, empathy, and personality pathology, as well as tasks spanning mental state attribution, affect recognition, and mentalizing. Exploratory structural equation modeling was used to assess the impact of Agreeableness-Antagonism subfactors on ToM. A three-factor structure was derived for Agreeableness-Antagonism, with factors corresponding to Compassion-Callousness, Pacifism-Aggression, and Honesty-Manipulativeness. While higher Aggression and lower Compassion predicted worse ToM ability, higher Manipulativeness predicted better ToM ability. Findings replicate and extend work suggesting differential relations of specific Agreeableness-Antagonism subfactors with social cognition. We discuss our results with a focus on the importance of dimensional psychopathology models and facet-level research. |
