The masked prevalence and cost of working with female primary psychopaths in the Community Services Sector

Abstract

This study examined the presence and impact of female primary psychopaths in Australian Community Services Sector (CSS) workplaces. The mixed method approach included interviews (qualitative, n=13) and a survey (quantitative, n=72). Female primary psychopaths were identified in the CSS and were found to use more covert tactics to target and psychologically damage colleagues. Female to female conflict was high and impacted less on males in the CSS when examining job satisfaction and relational aggression.