Interpersonal problems associated with narcissism among psychiatric outpatients

Ogrodniczuk, John S.; Piper, William E.; Joyce, Anthony S.; Steinberg, Paul Ian; Duggal, Satna

doi:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2008.12.005

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“…Narcissism is associated with significant interpersonal problems (Gurtman, 1992;Ogrodniczuk, Piper, Joyce, Steinberg, & Duggal, 2009; Pincus et al, 2009) and negative impacts on others (Campbell, Bush, Brunell, & Shelton, 2005;Campbell, Foster, & Finkel, 2002). In addition, the social processes driving narcissism's negative impacts exert cumulative effects, even spoiling early advantages (Miller, Campbell, & Pilkonis, 2007; Lavner et al, 2016;Oltmanns & Turkheimer, 2009;Paulhus, 1998).…”

Section: The Effect Of Pathological Narcissism On Interpersonal and Amentioning

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The Effect of Pathological Narcissism on Interpersonal and Affective Processes in Social Interactions

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Stepp²,

Scott³

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Narcissism has significant interpersonal costs, yet little research has examined behavioral and affective patterns characteristic of narcissism in naturalistic settings. Here we studied the effect of narcissistic features on the dynamic processes of interpersonal behavior and affect in daily life. We used interpersonal theory to generate transactional models of social interaction (i.e., linkages among perceptions of others' behavior, affect, and one's own behavior) predicted to be characteristic of narcissism. Psychiatric outpatients (N=102) completed clinical interviews and a 21-day ecological momentary assessment protocol using smartphones. After social interactions (N=5,781), participants reported on perceptions of their interaction partner's behavior (scored along the dimensions of dominant-submissive and affiliative-quarrelsome), their own affect, and their own behavior. Multilevel structural equation modeling was used to examine dynamic links among behavior and affect across interactions, and the role of narcissism in moderating these links. Results showed that perceptions of others' dominance did not predict dominant behavior, but did predict quarrelsome behavior, and this link was potentiated by narcissism. Further, the link between others' dominance and one's own quarrelsome behavior was mediated by negative affect. Moderated mediation was also found: Narcissism amplified the link between ratings of others' dominance and one's own quarrelsomeness and negative affect. Narcissism did not moderate the link between other dominance and own dominance, nor the link between other affiliation and own affiliation. These results suggest that narcissism is associated with specific interpersonal and affective processes, such that sensitivity to others' dominance triggers antagonistic behavior in daily life.Keywords: Narcissism, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Dynamic Processes, Ambulatory Assessment, Event Contingent Recording, Multilevel Structural Equation Modeling. NARCISSISM IN SOCIAL INTERACTIONS 3 General Scientific SummaryPatients higher in narcissistic personality disorder features were more likely to respond with quarrelsomeness when they perceived their interaction partner as behaving more dominantly in daily life. The link between perceptions of dominance and quarrelsomeness was mediated by negative affect. NARCISSISM IN SOCIAL INTERACTIONS 4 The Effect of Pathological Narcissism on Interpersonal and Affective Processes in Social InteractionsNarcissism is associated with significant interpersonal problems (Gurtman, 1992;Ogrodniczuk, Piper, Joyce, Steinberg, & Duggal, 2009; Pincus et al., 2009) and negative impacts on others (Campbell, Bush, Brunell, & Shelton, 2005;Campbell, Foster, & Finkel, 2002). In addition, the social processes driving narcissism's negative impacts exert cumulative effects, even spoiling early advantages (Miller, Campbell, & Pilkonis, 2007; Lavner et al., 2016;Oltmanns & Turkheimer, 2009;Paulhus, 1998). However, little systematic research has addressed the manner in which ...

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Section: The Effect Of Pathological Narcissism On Interpersonal and Amentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effect of Pathological Narcissism on Interpersonal and Affective Processes in Social Interactions

Wright¹,

Stepp²,

Scott³

et al. 2017

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“…The objectives of the current study are similar to those of the original study by Ogrodniczuk et al [1]: (1) To assess the association between narcissism and interpersonal problems, both concurrently and longitudinally; (2) To assess the unique predictive power of narcissism in predicting interpersonal problems, when controlling for the other Cluster B personality disorders (i.e., Histrionic, Antisocial, Borderline); and (3) To assess whether narcissism is associated with treatment outcomes, such as failure to complete treatment and change in interpersonal impairment.…”

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confidence: 74%

“…These concerns are echoed in clinical research, with many studies finding poor replicability [22,23]. The present study was developed to add confidence to the findings obtained by Ogrodniczuk et al's [1] by attempting to replicate findings regarding narcissistic pathology and interpersonal problems among patients with personality dysfunction.…”

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confidence: 86%

“…However, there remains a relative absence of empirical work that has examined narcissism in clinical samples, especially efforts to replicate previous findings. Findings from a previous large-scale study [1] suggest that narcissism is associated with considerable interpersonal impairment. …”

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“…Among such studies, that of Ogrodniczuk et al [1] is the largest to date to examine the association between narcissistic pathology and interpersonal functioning. High levels of narcissistic features were significantly associated with greater levels of distress and interpersonal problems, specifically with domineering, vindictive, and intrusive behaviour.…”

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confidence: 99%

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