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From Narcissism to Drug-Taking Intentions: Direct and Indirect Pathways Explored
1Department of Psychology, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea.
Psychological Reports
|April 24, 2026
Summary
Narcissism predicts drug misuse intentions, but impulsiveness fully explains this link. Sensation seeking does not mediate the relationship between narcissism and drug-taking intentions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Addiction Research
Background:
- Drug misuse is a significant public health concern.
- Narcissism, a personality trait, is linked to increased drug use.
- Understanding factors influencing drug-taking intention is crucial for prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between narcissism and drug-taking intention.
- To investigate the mediating roles of impulsiveness and sensation seeking.
- To explore the psychological underpinnings of drug misuse vulnerability.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional, pre-registered study design.
- Involved 142 U.K. university students.
- Utilized regression and mediation analyses.
Main Results:
- Narcissism positively correlated with impulsiveness and sensation seeking.
- Impulsiveness fully mediated the association between narcissism and drug-taking intention.
- Sensation seeking did not significantly mediate this relationship.
Conclusions:
- Impulsiveness is a key factor linking narcissism to drug-taking intentions.
- Findings support the vulnerability of individuals high in narcissism to drug misuse.
- Results inform targeted drug treatment and prevention strategies.
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