Narcissism

In a new study published in Current Psychology, researchers found that men with higher narcissism levels reported using more strategies to improve their own and others' emotions compared to female narcissists. The findings shed light on how gender influences the...

The interest in narcissism has surged, as evident from the increasing Google searches for "narcissist," but the search for "types of narcissists" yields inconsistent results. While there are two main types of trait narcissism—grandiose and vulnerable—pop psychology articles have created...

A study published in Personality and Individual Differences found that subordinates tend to be most satisfied with leaders who display a moderate level of narcissism, suggesting an inverted U-shaped relationship between leader grandiose narcissism and follower satisfaction. While a small...

A recent study conducted in Australia found that highly intelligent grandiose narcissists (whose intelligence quotient is above 115 or 120) are less likely to display narcissistic rivalry. The study, which was published in Personality and Individual Differences, revealed that the...

Narcissistic rivalry is negatively associated with relationship satisfaction among both men and women, according to new research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science. But narcissistic admiration doesn't appear to have a strong association with relationship satisfaction in general, and...

Single people are increasingly turning online to find love, with more than 300 million people around the world trying their luck on dating apps. Some find their fairy tale. But for others, stories of online dating have very different endings....

Trait mindfulness enhances the effect of narcissistic rivalry on reactive aggression, according to new psychology research published in Personality and Individual Differences. The surprising findings suggest that one's tendency to be fully engaged in the current moment without judgment can...

Researchers In Italy were curious if sadism and grandiose narcissism may be related and what traits may facilitate this relationship. Their findings indicate that malicious envy and narcissistic rivalry are the characteristics that connect sadism to grandiose narcissism. The research...

New research indicates that individuals with high levels of narcissistic admiration often struggle to see their partners in a positive light. The findings, which have been published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, provide insight into how narcissistic...

Narcissistic admiration and rivalry might not have a significant impact on the mental health of romantic partners, according to new research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.

A new study published in Personality and Individual Differences found that when those with narcissistic personality traits can have negative reactions when they intersect with ethical leadership. Further, the findings indicate that anger is the mediator between those with narcissistic...

Certain careers may be particularly attractive to narcissists, according to research published in Personality and Individual Differences. The study revealed that grandiose narcissism was associated with career interests related to science and business, while vulnerable narcissism was tied to career interests...