Unmasking gender differences in narcissism within intimate partner violence

Green, Ava; MacLean, Rory; Charles, Kathy

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2020.110247

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“…While much work has been done on the association between gender and narcissism, this study also confirmed similar results (Tschanz et al, 1998 ; Zhou et al, 2012 ; Valashijardi et al, 2020 ). Significant age differences were present for perceived parenting, self-concept, and narcissism.…”

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confidence: 90%

Effects of Self-Concept on Narcissism: Mediational Role of Perceived Parenting

2021

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An increase in narcissism has been reported by experts over the years. Narcissists bring a lot of negative consequences to themselves and to the people around them. This study investigates that perceived parenting leads to the development of inflated, unstable self-concept. The inflated self-concept lays the framework for the development of narcissistic traits among individuals; perceived parenting affects this relationship. A sample of 628 adults was taken from North Cyprus through purposive sampling. Scales for perceived parenting, self-concept, and narcissism were administered. Results showed that the statistically significant variance in the self-concept is explained by perceived parenting. Both mothers and fathers contributed significantly to the development of inflated self-concept. Moreover, multiple linear regression results showed a higher significant variance in narcissistic traits due to self-concept compared with perceived parenting. Mediational tests also showed that high levels of narcissistic traits were indirectly related to self-concept through perceived parenting. The study findings have challenged the notion of only mothers being responsible for narcissistic traits among their children. The study results also suggest that targeting self-concept in individuals with narcissistic traits may be a good directive for therapeutic interventions.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 90%

Effects of Self-Concept on Narcissism: Mediational Role of Perceived Parenting

2021

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“…Further findings have highlighted the link between narcissism, sexual coercion, infidelity and sexual aggression within romantic relationships (Altinok & Kilic, 2020; Lamarche & Seery, 2019; Moradi et al, 2019). However, while the majority of research has focused on male narcissistic samples, research has also demonstrated the presence of sexual aggression, coercion and intimate partner violence in females with pathological narcissism (Blinkhorn et al, 2015; Green et al, 2020).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pathological narcissism: An analysis of interpersonal dysfunction within intimate relationships

Day

Townsend

Grenyer

2021

Personality & Mental Health

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Pathological narcissism is marked by deficits in psychosocial functioning. Difficulties in relationships include instances of aggression, devaluation and control; however, few studies have examined these relationships from the perspective of partners and family members. We studied participants who were in relationships with relatives high in narcissistic traits (N = 436; current romantic partners [57.3%]; former romantic partners [21.1%]; family members [15.4%]). Participant responses were analysed thematically, and their underlying mental health problems were also measured. Thematic analysis of participant responses indicated themes of abuse from the relative with narcissism (physical, verbal, emotional and sexual) as well as the relative imposing challenging financial and sexual behaviours. There were complex interpersonal themes of mutual idealization but also devaluation. In response, participants reported high levels of anxiety, depression, self‐aggression, sickness and somatic concerns. Further, participants expressed overt outward hostility towards their relative with narcissism, but also dependency strivings and frustrated dependency themes. Partners and their relative with narcissism appeared locked into interpersonal and intrapersonal dynamic conflicts. Clinical implications include specific attendance to alliance issues, dependency themes, and a focus on limit setting to establish personal safety.

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“…Note that earlier research reported male individuals to have higher levels of grandiose narcissism than female individuals [ 15 , 83 ]. However, recent research found no gender differences assuming a convergence of the narcissism level due to the convergence of gender roles in the modern society [ 84 ]. Findings considering vulnerable narcissism are inconsistent.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Findings considering vulnerable narcissism are inconsistent. While some studies described no gender differences [ 2 , 29 , 85 ], other reported female individuals to have higher levels of this form of narcissism than male individuals [ 9 , 84 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

The anxious addictive narcissist: The relationship between grandiose and vulnerable narcissism, anxiety symptoms and Facebook Addiction

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Vulnerable narcissism and grandiose narcissism share the core of the narcissistic self but are considered as separate forms of this personality trait. While previous research mainly focused on the mechanisms that connect grandiose narcissism and addictive use of the social platform Facebook, it remained unclear why individuals with enhanced levels of vulnerable narcissism are at risk to develop Facebook Addiction (FA). The present study investigated the links between vulnerable and grandiose narcissism, anxiety symptoms, and FA. In a sample of 327 Facebook users (age: M ( SD ) = 23.67(3.96), range: 18–56), both forms of narcissism were positively related to anxiety symptoms and FA. Moreover, the association between both forms of narcissism and FA was partly mediated by anxiety symptoms. Results enter new territory by revealing hidden similarities between vulnerable and grandiose narcissists, emphasizing that similar mechanisms might explain their enhanced risk to develop addictive tendencies of Facebook use. These findings should be considered when assessing individuals at risk for FA and when developing (therapeutic) intervention programs to deal with problematic use of social platforms.

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Unmasking gender differences in narcissism within intimate partner violence

Cited by 29 publications

References 38 publications

Effects of Self-Concept on Narcissism: Mediational Role of Perceived Parenting

Effects of Self-Concept on Narcissism: Mediational Role of Perceived Parenting

Pathological narcissism: An analysis of interpersonal dysfunction within intimate relationships

The anxious addictive narcissist: The relationship between grandiose and vulnerable narcissism, anxiety symptoms and Facebook Addiction

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