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Murder.

M H Stone1

  • 1Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York.

The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|September 1, 1989
PubMed
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This study explores Otto Kernberg's concept of the malignant narcissist, defining a personality spectrum with narcissistic and antisocial traits. A new scale, developed using notorious murderers' biographies, aims to clarify treatment limitations for these severe personality disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Personality Disorders

Background:

  • Otto Kernberg's concept of the malignant narcissist describes a severe personality pathology.
  • This condition involves a combination of significant narcissistic and antisocial traits.
  • Malignant narcissism exists on a continuum, ranging from moderate to extreme levels of harmful behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the spectrum of malignant narcissism.
  • To develop a scale for assessing malignant narcissism.
  • To clarify the boundaries of psychotherapeutic treatment for individuals with malignant narcissism.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized biographies of notorious murderers.
  • Constructed a scale to measure malignant narcissism based on these biographies.

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Main Results:

  • The study establishes a continuum for malignant narcissism.
  • A scale for malignant narcissism has been developed.
  • The scale differentiates varying degrees of inhumanity and propensity for evil.

Conclusions:

  • The developed scale aids in understanding the range of malignant narcissism.
  • This scale can help determine the limits of psychotherapy for malignant narcissists.
  • Further research can refine the assessment and treatment approaches for this personality disorder.