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Narcissism and hostility
1Psychology Department, St. John's University, Jamaica, New York 11439, USA.
Psychological Reports
|February 1, 1997
Summary
Narcissism and hostility show correlations, particularly in how narcissistic individuals express aggression. Further research is suggested to compare hostile and non-hostile narcissistic personality dimensions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Personality Psychology
Background:
- Recent work by Hart and Joubert (1996) identified correlations between narcissism and hostility scores.
- This commentary examines the expression of hostility within narcissistic personality traits.
Discussion:
- Clinical observations of narcissistic personality characteristics in psychotherapy are presented.
- The commentary addresses the implications of Hart and Joubert's findings for understanding narcissistic aggression.
Key Insights:
- Narcissistic individuals may exhibit distinct patterns of hostility.
- Understanding the nuances of narcissistic personality is crucial for interpreting hostility.
Outlook:
- Suggestions are made for future research comparing hostile and non-hostile narcissistic individuals.
- Further investigation into personality dimensions of narcissism and hostility is recommended.