Objectives: The concept of narcissism contains a yet unresolved paradox: Its grandiose facet depicts the psychopathological core but is often associated with life-satisfaction and overall functioning, whereas its vulnerable facet is associated with ...
Leonie Kampe +4 more
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IntroductionNarcissistic personality manifests itself in at least two different forms: grandiose and vulnerable. In the present study, we compared cortisol and emotional responses to psychosocial stress between subjects high in vulnerable and grandiose ...
Javier I. Borráz-León +9 more
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Functional fantasies: the regulatory role of grandiose fantasizing in pathological narcissism
IntroductionPathological narcissism is characterized by maladaptive efforts to maintain a bolstered but fragile sense of self. Clinical theory suggests that grandiose fantasizing may be one form of this self-regulation. However, no empirical research has
Ellen F. Finch, Jill M. Hooley
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Grandiose narcissism, unfounded beliefs, and behavioral reactions during the COVID-19 pandemic. [PDF]
Żemojtel-Piotrowska M +81 more
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Coercive Control and Intimate Partner Violence: Relationship With Personality Disorder Severity and Pathological Narcissism. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global health concern, with increasing efforts focused on detection and prevention. Coercive control has been identified as a ‘golden thread’ linking risk profiles and violence perpetration. Narcissistic pathology is often implicated in control and violence, but research linking narcissism with aggression ...
J S Day N +5 more
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Gender Differences in Pathological Narcissism: Dependency and Grandiosity
Tomoko Matsunami
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The relationship between rejection sensitivity and loneliness: The mediating roles of vulnerable narcissism, grandiose narcissism, and self esteem [PDF]
Rejection sensitivity and loneliness are some of the psychological factors that negatively affect people’s lives. The literature has revealed evidence that rejection sensitivity may be associated with loneliness.
Arda Çağlayaner +1 more
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(1) Objective: Narcissism is characterized by emotional regulation deficits, a lack of empathy for others, and extreme self-focus. Narcissism has also been linked to an increased desire for fame and celebrity worship.
Sydney Ash +2 more
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DSM-5-TR Criteria and Domains for Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Evidence From Network Analysis Based on the Mental Health Professionals' Perspective. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a complex disorder that, given the variety of its manifestations and the significant challenges related to its treatment, has attracted considerable attention from international scientific research.
Gori A, Topino E.
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A computational framework to study the etiology of grandiose narcissism. [PDF]
Abstract Grandiose narcissism is characterized by ambivalent interaction behavior (i.e., grandiose self-presentation and rivalrous devaluation of others) and strong oscillations in self-esteem over time. In the light of emotional and social problems associated with these self-esteem regulation patterns and the increasing prevalence of ...
Löschner DM +6 more
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