Short Report: Do Narcissists Dislike Themselves "Deep Down Inside"?

Psychological theories on narcissistic personality disorder differ as to the self-esteem a narcissist truly feels, with some indicating the narcissist's grandiose self-concept as a mask for self-loathing. This study tests a hypothesis that narcissists will score highly on instruments measuring...

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Published in:Psychological science 2007-03, Vol.18 (3), p.227
Main Authors: Campbell, W Keith, Bosson, Jennifer K, Goheen, Thomas W, Lakey, Chad E, Kernis, Michael H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Hypothesis testing
Personality disorders
Psychology
Self esteem
Theory
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Summary:Psychological theories on narcissistic personality disorder differ as to the self-esteem a narcissist truly feels, with some indicating the narcissist's grandiose self-concept as a mask for self-loathing. This study tests a hypothesis that narcissists will score highly on instruments measuring dominant self-esteem characteristics, but much lower on communal self-esteem characteristics.
ISSN:0956-7976
1467-9280
DOI:10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01880.x