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@daily_wtf_facts on Instagram: "Recent findings reported by The Guardian suggest that psychopathy in women may be much more widespread than previously believed. For a long time, diagnostic standards were shaped around criminal patterns more commonly seen in men. As a result, traits that tend to appear less openly in women, such as emotional detachment, subtle manipulation, or strategic social behavior, were often overlooked.
An analysis by Dr. Clive Boddy of people working in corporate environments found that about 12 to 13 percent of women displayed strong psychopathic traits. This brings the proportion of men and women much closer to balance, rather than supporting the long held belief that psychopathy was overwhelmingly male. Specialists argue this distinction is important because psychopathy in women is more likely to emerge through social and psychological means rather than overt violence.
If these findings are accurate, they suggest the need for improved assessment methods and a broader understanding of how psychopathic traits present across different genders. What do you think about this research and its implications?"
8,818 likes, 872 comments - daily_wtf_facts on December 27, 2025: "Recent findings reported by The Guardian suggest that psychopathy in women may b...