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A Network Analysis Approach toward Adaptive Overt Narcissism Network.
Remus Runcan1, Dana Rad1, Patricia Runcan2
1Center of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences Psychology and Social Work, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, 310032 Arad, Romania.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 27, 2023
Summary
Appreciating art and beauty is key for adaptive overt narcissism. This trait, while seemingly minor, plays a crucial role in stabilizing the network of adaptive overt narcissism traits.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Personality Studies
Background:
- Narcissistic personality and its relation to art/beauty appreciation is a growing research area.
- Adaptive narcissists enhance self-worth and often achieve success.
- Overt narcissism is a personality disorder linked to mental health risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the network structure of adaptive overt narcissism.
- To investigate the relationship between adaptive overt narcissism and psychological functioning.
- To analyze the centrality and interrelationships of items within the Adaptive Overt Narcissism Scale (AONS).
Main Methods:
- Network analysis was employed.
- Data collected from 1101 respondents via an online questionnaire.
- Centrality measures (betweenness, closeness, strength) and expected influence were analyzed for AONS items.
Main Results:
- Item Q6.8 ('I appreciate art and beauty') showed low centrality, indicating limited influence.
- This item also exhibited negative expected influence, suggesting its absence could destabilize the network.
- Appreciation of art and beauty appears crucial for deactivating the adaptive overt narcissist network.
Conclusions:
- The appreciation of art and beauty is important for the stability of the adaptive overt narcissist network.
- Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms and implications for narcissism intervention.
- Findings highlight a nuanced role for aesthetic appreciation in personality functioning.
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