a r t i c l e i n f o Previous research has linked narcissism, self-esteem, and aggression. Two theoretical models have been advanced to explain these relationships: the psychodynamic mask model and the threatened egotism model, each with empirical support. Past research has found gender differences in narcissism, self-esteem, and aggression ; however, little extant research into relationships ...

Recent studies have found associations between narcissistic personality features and retrospective accounts of early experiences. The current study sought to extend these previous findings by examining whether adaptive and maladaptive features of narcissism were associated with recollections of early life experiences in a non-clinical sample of undergraduate students (N = 334). Results revealed...

background: social support is a form of social capital which can be related to the health of patients. chronic diseases such as diabetes are incurable but they can be controlled. however, the patient is always facing stressful physical, mental and social factors. therefore, he needs to receive different kinds of supports. the present research aimed to determine the factors of social support in ...

Across five studies (two representative, one pre-registered, total N = 4962), we examined the role of collective narcissism and secure identity in support for reactionary (Alt-Right nationalist) progressive (Black Lives Matter Women's Strike) social movements among advantaged (White Americans Polish national majority) versus disadvantaged Americans) groups. Among groups, narcissism, more so tha...

psychological disorders are universally common problems. social support contributes much to the health of individuals. focusing upon social support and upon vicissitudes of life can help prevent the depression-induced disorders. the present paper investigated the relationship between perceived social support, depression and perceived stress in university students.the descriptive-analytical stud...

Research has demonstrated that narcissism is related to the perpetration of aggression. Despite being commonly considered a pathological form of personality, theorists have argued that narcissism represents a mix of adaptive (e.g., Self-Sufficiency) and maladaptive (e.g., Entitlement and Exploitativeness) traits. The current study sought to examine the relationship between narcissistic traits a...

We use trait activation and psychological contracts theories to build the argument that narcissism is a personality trait that will manifest itself in the form of exit and neglect when employees experience psychological contract violation. To test our hypotheses, we surveyed 262 employees from a wide array of industries working in different organizations at two points in time. Our results indic...