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Autor/inn/en | Lapsley, Daniel K.; Aalsma, Matthew C. |
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Titel | An Empirical Typology of Narcissism and Mental Health in Late Adolescence |
Quelle | In: Journal of Adolescence, 29 (2006) 1, S.53-71 (19 Seiten)
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 0140-1971 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.adolescence.2005.01.008 |
Schlagwörter | Late Adolescents; Classification; Mental Disorders; Mental Health; Self Concept; Psychological Patterns; College Students; Student Adjustment |
Abstract | A two-step cluster analytic strategy was used in two studies to identify an empirically derived typology of narcissism in late adolescence. In Study 1, late adolescents (N=204) responded to the profile of narcissistic dispositions and measures of grandiosity (''superiority'') and idealization (''goal instability'') inspired by Kohut's theory, along with several College Adjustment Scales and a measure of pathology of separation-individuation. Cluster analysis revealed three clusters: covert narcissists (N=71), moderate narcissists (N=55) and overt narcissists (N=74). Moderate narcissists had significantly lower means scores on indices of anxiety, relationship problem, depression, esteem- and family problems and pathology of separation-individuation. The overt and covert clusters showed comparable levels of dysfunction on most indices of adjustment. This general pattern was replicated in Study 2 (N=210). Moderate narcissists showed a uniform profile of good adjustment, whereas covert and overt narcissist clusters showed a pervasive pattern of dysfunction. Results support the claim that narcissism has ''two faces'' and that a moderate degree of narcissism is associated with fewer adjustment problems or psychological symptoms. Directions for future research are discussed. (Author). |
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Update | 2017/4/10 |