Exploring the relationship between two forms of narcissism and competitiveness

► Explored the relationship between competitiveness and the two forms of narcissism. ► Overt narcissism correlated positively to competitiveness and hypercompetitiveness. ► Covert narcissism correlated negatively to competitiveness. ► Covert narcissism correlated positively with hypercompetitiveness...

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Published in:Personality and individual differences 2011-10, Vol.51 (6), p.779-782
Main Authors: Luchner, Andrew F., Houston, John M., Walker, Christina, Alex Houston, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude scales
Biological and medical sciences
Competitiveness
Covert narcissism
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Hypercompetitiveness
Individual differences
Narcissism
Narcissistic personality disorder
Overt narcissism
Personality traits
Personality. Affectivity
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Undergraduate students
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Summary:► Explored the relationship between competitiveness and the two forms of narcissism. ► Overt narcissism correlated positively to competitiveness and hypercompetitiveness. ► Covert narcissism correlated negatively to competitiveness. ► Covert narcissism correlated positively with hypercompetitiveness. ► Highlights connections and distinctions between two forms of narcissism. This study investigated the theoretical and empirical links between narcissism and competitiveness by focusing on the multifaceted features of these individual difference variables. The present study compared measures of overt narcissism (Narcissistic Personality Inventory, NPI; Raskin & Terry, 1988) and covert narcissism (Hypersensitive Narcissism Scale, HSNS; Hendin & Cheek, 1997) with measures of competitiveness (Revised Competitiveness Index, CI-R; Houston, Harris, McIntire, & Francis, 2002) and hypercompetitiveness (Hypercompetitive Attitude Scale, HCS; Ryckman, Hammer, Kaczor, & Gold, 1990). Based on a sample of 324 undergraduates, positive relationships were found between overt narcissism and general competitiveness and hypercompetitiveness. However, covert narcissism was negatively related to general competitiveness but positively related to hypercompetitiveness. The findings highlight the similarities and distinctions between different forms of narcissism and competitiveness and provide a broader framework for understanding the relationship between narcissism and competitiveness. Implications for the interpersonal manifestation of these different forms are discussed.
ISSN:0191-8869
1873-3549
DOI:10.1016/j.paid.2011.06.033