Personality
How Different Faces of Narcissism Predict Our Social Lives
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Narcissistic rivalry links grandiose and vulnerable narcissism, representing their shared core of self-importance and poor self-regulation.
Key findings
Narcissistic rivalry positively correlated with both admiration (r = 0.19) and vulnerable narcissism (r = 0.41), confirming its central linking role. Grandiose admiration and vulnerable narcissism were negatively related (r = -0.20). Analysis showed that vulnerable narcissism predicted fragile self-esteem, while admiration predicted optimal self-esteem.
Methodology
The researchers surveyed 314 Polish participants aged 16 to 35 to evaluate different dimensions of narcissism. They measured grandiose and vulnerable narcissism along with personality traits, self-esteem types, shyness, loneliness, and empathy. The study analyzed these responses to map the Narcissism Spectrum Model onto broader personality frameworks.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design cannot prove that certain narcissistic traits cause specific self-esteem or social outcomes over time. The sample had a young mean age of 22.00 years and was highly educated, meaning the findings might not generalize to older or less educated groups. Relying solely on self-reported questionnaires could also lead to socially desirable responding.
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