Childhood physical abuse and aggression: Shame and narcissistic vulnerability

Keene, Amanda C.; Epps, James

doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2015.09.012

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“…More specifically, such early negative experiences contribute to the development of feelings of inadequacy, incompetence, hypersensitivity to criticism and negative affect, which are characteristic of vulnerable narcissism. In turn, individuals with such characteristics are more prone to poor adjustment and distress, so the mediational role of the vulnerable narcissism is not surprising, and is in line with previous findings (Keene & Epps, 2016).…”

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confidence: 89%

“…Some studies show that vulnerable narcissism may function as a mediator of poor adjustment following childhood physical abuse (e.g. Keene & Epps, 2016). However, there is little research examining the role of grandiose narcissism and the possible mediating role of both types of narcissism in the association between early risky family experiences and wellbeing.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Early family experiences, narcissistic traits and adjustment in emerging adulthood

Marković¹,

Vujnović-Malivuk²,

Wertag³

2019

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Exposure to risky family environment during childhood affects diverse mental health outcomes in adulthood. Recent studies have found associations between narcissistic personality traits and retrospective accounts of early experiences. However, it is important to distinguish between two forms of narcissism: the grandiose (characterized by grandiosity, aggression, and dominance) and the vulnerable narcissism (characterized by a defensive and insecure grandiosity that obscures the feelings of inadequacy, incompetence and negative affect) because some aspects of narcissism are more strongly related to psychological wellbeing than others. Therefore, our goal was to examine the relationship between early risky family experiences, individual's narcissistic traits and adjustment in emerging adulthood. Moreover, we wanted to examine narcissistic vulnerability and grandiosity as possible mediators between early risky family experiences and current adjustment (wellbeing and distress). Data were collected on a total of 348 university students in Croatia (294 females, M age = 21.57, SD = 2.91) in an online study. The hypothesized mediation model was tested using path analysis and showed good fit to the data. Early risky family experiences positively predicted both grandiose and vulnerable narcissism, and also directly negatively predicted one's personal wellbeing and positively one's distress. Furthermore, vulnerable narcissism positively predicted distress and negatively predicted one's wellbeing, while grandiose narcissism did not predict any indicator of adjustment. Therefore, the hypothesis regarding the mediating role of narcissistic traits was only partly confirmed. In sum, the results show theoretically meaningful connections between

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Early family experiences, narcissistic traits and adjustment in emerging adulthood

Marković¹,

Vujnović-Malivuk²,

Wertag³

2019

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“…Further, especially vulnerable narcissism was associated with anger [44-46], impulsiveness [44], depression, and a depressive temperament. [32, 42-44, 47].…”

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Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissism in Borderline Personality Disorder

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Background: Little is known about narcissistic traits in borderline personality disorder (BPD). This exploratory study aimed to illustrate the associations between total, grandiose, and vulnerable narcissism and gender, diagnostic features of BPD and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), and psychopathology in BPD patients. Sampling and Methods: The Pathological Narcissism Inventory and psychometric measures for impulsivity, anger, borderline symptom severity, personality organization, depression, and rejection sensitivity were completed by 65 BPD patients. Statistical analyses were conducted using the t test, Pearson correlation, and multivariate regression analyses. Results: Male BPD patients displayed higher narcissistic scores than females (p < 0.01). Grandiose narcissism showed a stronger association with NPD than with BPD (p < 0.01) while vulnerable narcissism was only associated with BPD (p < 0.01). Rejection sensitivity (p < 0.01) and depression (p < 0.001) predicted vulnerable narcissism. Conclusion: Vulnerable narcissism is closely associated with BPD and appears to be more dysfunctional than grandiose narcissism. A comprehensive consideration of both traits is recommended. Our results might help to generate hypotheses for further research on pathological narcissism in the spectrum of personality disorders. Future studies are advised to apply complementary measures and take new diagnostic approaches of DSM-5 and ICD-11 into account.

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“…Participants completed self-report questionnaires which assessed history of CPA, shameproneness, narcissistic vulnerability, physical aggression, trait anger, and hostility. Findings indicated that compared to non-abused participants, abused participants were more angry and aggressive and also experienced increased levels of shame-proneness and narcissistic vulnerability (Keene & Epps, 2016).…”

Section: Clinical Recommendations and Future Directionsmentioning

confidence: 93%

“…For instance, findings from a study carried out by Johnson and colleagues (2000) suggested that NPD symptoms in early-adolescence were predictive of violent criminal behavior in both mid-adolescence and early-adulthood (Johnson, Cohen, Smailes, Kasen, Oldham, Skodol, & Brook, 2000). Additionally, Keene and Epps (2016) investigated narcissistic vulnerability and shame-proneness as potential mediators between childhood physical abuse (CPA) and adult anger and aggression using a sample of 400 undergraduate students. Of the 400 students, 134 had a history of CPA.…”

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confidence: 99%

Mass violence in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Narcissistic Personality Disorder: A case analysis of Anders Breivik using the “Path to Intended and Terroristic Violence” model

Faccini

Allely

2016

Aggression and Violent Behavior

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Objective: There exist significant gaps in our understanding and knowledge of the contributory factors which give rise to the development of a mass shooter. Method: A case analysis is presented of Anders Behring Breivik who engaged in a bombing and shooting spree in Norway on July 22, 2011. Results: The case analysis presents that he has diagnoses of Asperger's Syndrome, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and Antisocial Personality Traits/Disorder. Additionally, a forensic profile is presented that a narcissistic decompensation contributed to him developing a depression, followed by rewrite his life story where he is a hero defending Europe against a conspiracy. However his personal and political grievances and violent ideation placed him onto the Path to Intended/Terroristic Violence, which culminated in the attacks in Norway. Conclusions: The present study suggests that there may be an association between NPD and violence, similar to other studies. However, the factor of narcissistic decompensation (possibly co-occurring with an Asperger's coping strategy) was presented as a critical component of NPD that mediated its relationship with violence.

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Childhood physical abuse and aggression: Shame and narcissistic vulnerability

Cited by 56 publications

References 49 publications

Early family experiences, narcissistic traits and adjustment in emerging adulthood

Early family experiences, narcissistic traits and adjustment in emerging adulthood

Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissism in Borderline Personality Disorder

Mass violence in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Narcissistic Personality Disorder: A case analysis of Anders Breivik using the “Path to Intended and Terroristic Violence” model

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