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Experts' Views Regarding the Conceptualization of Narcissism
Robert A Ackerman1, Aaron J Hands2, M Brent Donnellan3
1University of Texas at Dallas.
Journal of Personality Disorders
|June 21, 2016
Summary
Experts agree grandiose narcissism is more central than vulnerable narcissism. However, clinical and social/personality psychologists differ on self-esteem
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Debate exists regarding the definition of narcissism across different psychology fields.
- Understanding expert consensus on narcissistic attributes is crucial for conceptual clarity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify expert disagreement on narcissism's central attributes.
- To explore differences in conceptualization between clinical and social/personality psychologists.
Main Methods:
- Developed a comprehensive list of narcissism-associated attributes.
- Surveyed 49 experts (clinical and social/personality psychologists) on attribute centrality and conceptual issues.
- Analyzed expert ratings and opinions.
Main Results:
- Experts generally prioritize grandiose narcissism features over vulnerable ones.
- Significant differences emerged between clinical and social/personality psychologists, particularly concerning self-esteem's relevance.
- Disagreement was quantified regarding the core components of narcissism.
Conclusions:
- Researchers should specify the type of narcissism studied to enhance clarity.
- Future research should assess the full spectrum of narcissistic features for a comprehensive understanding.
- Addressing definitional discrepancies is vital for advancing narcissism research.
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