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Exploring grandiose narcissism among surgeons: a comparative analysis
Henriette L Moellmann1, Majeed Rana2, Monika Daseking3
1University Hospital Duesseldorf, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany. henriettelouise.moellmann@med.uni-duesseldorf.de.
Scientific Reports
|May 22, 2024
Summary
Narcissism traits like admiration and rivalry are prevalent in surgery. Levels of narcissism decrease with age but are higher in those still in education, with women showing less rivalry than men.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Surgical Education
- Medical Professionalism
Background:
- Narcissism involves personality traits affecting self-esteem.
- Understanding narcissism in surgery is crucial for professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate narcissism traits (Admiration and Rivalry) in the surgical profession.
- To analyze the association of these traits with age, gender, and professional experience.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was administered to 1390 participants in the surgical profession.
- Data collected included demographics and narcissism trait levels.
Main Results:
- Female surgeons reported significantly lower rivalry than male surgeons.
- Narcissism levels (Admiration and Rivalry) were inversely correlated with age.
- Higher narcissism levels were observed in participants still in education.
Conclusions:
- Age and gender are associated with narcissism facets in surgeons.
- Narcissism traits decrease with increasing age and professional experience.
- Findings offer insights into personality in surgery for researchers and practitioners.
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