There is ongoing debate about the structure of pathological narcissism. Adopting a network approach, we investigate the core features of pathological narcissism and the nature of traits interconnections in a community sample (N = 944), considering also the effect of personality structure. Results suggest that grandiose fantasies, contingent self-esteem, and entitlement rage have a central role in defining pathological narcissism. Also, differences in interconnections between traits are found when considering individuals with different levels of personality structure. Our findings shed light on the structure and nature of pathological narcissism by showing the existence of both core and peripheral features, as well as their differential role in defining narcissistic manifestations at different levels of personality functioning.

Di Pierro, R., Costantini, G., Benzi, I., Madeddu, F., Preti, E. (2019). Grandiose and entitled, but still fragile: A network analysis of pathological narcissistic traits. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 140, 15-20 [10.1016/j.paid.2018.04.003].

Grandiose and entitled, but still fragile: A network analysis of pathological narcissistic traits

Di Pierro, R
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Costantini, G;Benzi, IMA;Madeddu, F;Preti, E
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2019

Abstract

There is ongoing debate about the structure of pathological narcissism. Adopting a network approach, we investigate the core features of pathological narcissism and the nature of traits interconnections in a community sample (N = 944), considering also the effect of personality structure. Results suggest that grandiose fantasies, contingent self-esteem, and entitlement rage have a central role in defining pathological narcissism. Also, differences in interconnections between traits are found when considering individuals with different levels of personality structure. Our findings shed light on the structure and nature of pathological narcissism by showing the existence of both core and peripheral features, as well as their differential role in defining narcissistic manifestations at different levels of personality functioning.
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Network analysis; Pathological narcissism; Pathological personality structure; Personality traits;
English
9-apr-2018
2019
140
15
20
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Di Pierro, R., Costantini, G., Benzi, I., Madeddu, F., Preti, E. (2019). Grandiose and entitled, but still fragile: A network analysis of pathological narcissistic traits. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 140, 15-20 [10.1016/j.paid.2018.04.003].
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