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Narcissism and hostility

P L Hart1, C E Joubert

  • 1University of North Alabama, Florence 35632, USA.

Psychological Reports
|August 1, 1996
PubMed
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This study found small to moderate correlations between narcissism and hostility in 98 undergraduates. Further research is needed to explore developmental aspects of these personality traits.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Personality Psychology
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI) is a widely used measure.
  • Buss-Durkee Hostility Inventory (BDHI) assesses aggressive tendencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between narcissism and hostility.
  • To investigate potential correlations in a student population.

Main Methods:

  • Administered the NPI and BDHI to 32 male and 66 female undergraduates.
  • Analyzed the resulting scores for correlational relationships.

Main Results:

  • Observed small to moderate correlations between NPI and BDHI scores.
  • Results indicate a nuanced relationship between narcissistic traits and hostility.

Conclusions:

  • The findings suggest a link between narcissism and hostility, though not a strong one.
  • Further research is warranted to explore developmental trajectories and underlying mechanisms.