Types of people who tolerate coronavirus pandemic best revealed

Impudent, reckless, and arrogant people tolerate coronavirus pandemic best of all, according to Italian scientists from the University of Florence, Report informs referring to RIA Novosti.

Social isolation due to COVID-19 can lead to serious psychological consequences, including increased stress or decreased emotional well-being. The researchers conducted the survey from March 10 to June 2, 2020. The final sample consisted of 619 people with an average age of 31.3 years.

Psychopathy, as the article points out, is characterized by callousness and lack of empathy, social dominance, and manipulativeness, as well as impulsivity and thrill-seeking. According to the study, reckless and arrogant people, as well as those with other ‘dark’ personality traits, better survived restrictive measures and had lower stress levels. The well-being of people with mood swings and mental instability was reported to be lower.

Psychopathic traits really allow a person to better endure crisis situations.