Too tempting to resist? Self-control moderates the relationship between narcissism and antisocial tendencies

Fatfouta, Ramzi; Rogoza, Radosław; Brud, Piotr Paweł; Rentzsch, Katrin

doi:10.1016/j.jrp.2021.104156

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“…In fact, the three dimensions have been identified as the superior factor structure when items of a wide range of common narcissism scales were analyzed together (Crowe et al, 2019), suggesting that the TriMN traits can be captured with a variety of measures. Several studies have already used alternative operationalizations for certain parts of the TriMN, especially the antagonistic and the agentic dimensions (e.g., Fatfouta, 2017; Fatfouta et al, 2022; Heinze et al, 2020; Richardson et al, 2021). For example, Fatfouta et al (2022) alternately used the Entitlement/Exploitativeness subscale of the NPI and the Rivalry subscale of the Narcissistic Admiration and Rivalry Questionnaire (NARQ; Back et al, 2013) to assess antagonistic aspects of the TriMN and linked them to reactive aggression.…”

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“…Several studies have already used alternative operationalizations for certain parts of the TriMN, especially the antagonistic and the agentic dimensions (e.g., Fatfouta, 2017; Fatfouta et al, 2022; Heinze et al, 2020; Richardson et al, 2021). For example, Fatfouta et al (2022) alternately used the Entitlement/Exploitativeness subscale of the NPI and the Rivalry subscale of the Narcissistic Admiration and Rivalry Questionnaire (NARQ; Back et al, 2013) to assess antagonistic aspects of the TriMN and linked them to reactive aggression. The NARQ is a brief self-report instrument developed to capture two aspects of grandiose narcissism, as proposed by the eponymous theory (Narcissistic Admiration and Rivalry Concept [NARC]; Back et al, 2013).…”

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A matter of measure? Assessing the three dimensions of narcissism.

Schneider,

Spormann,

Maass

et al. 2023

Psychological Assessment

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The Trifurcated Model of Narcissism (TriMN) has received growing attention in the scientific study of narcissistic traits, as it provides a clear and clinically useful distinction of the three core elements of narcissistic personalities: agentic extraversion (AE), narcissistic antagonism (NA), and narcissistic neuroticism (NN). So far, the Five-Factor Narcissism Inventory (FFNI) and its abbreviations—for example, the recently introduced brief form (FFNI-BF)—represent the only measures that allow for a direct and simultaneous assessment of these traits. Distinct parts of the TriMN have also been measured by other narcissism scales, however, including the Narcissistic Admiration and Rivalry Questionnaire (NARQ) or the Hypersensitive Narcissism Scale (HSNS). It remains unclear to what extent trait estimates provided by these alternative measures overlap and under which circumstances they can be used interchangeably. Here, we present a model-driven combination of NARQ and HSNS items that may serve as a valuable, economic tool to assess the three narcissism dimensions. In two studies (accumulated N = 2,266, 1,673 female, 580 male, 13 diverse), we show that the NARQ/HSNS and the FFNI-BF access virtually the same presentations of AE, NA, and NN, whereby the combined NARQ/HSNS outperforms the FFNI-BF in terms of structure, theory-consistent relations among (latent) narcissistic traits, and predictive validity with respect to personality pathology. Our research provides new insights on the assessment of narcissistic traits according to the increasingly popular TriMN and can inform future research on its dimensions.

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A matter of measure? Assessing the three dimensions of narcissism.

Schneider,

Spormann,

Maass

et al. 2023

Psychological Assessment

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“…[61][62][63][64] Moreover, a recent study has found that self-control moderated the association of narcissism with antisocial tendencies. 65 That is, high narcissists who lack self-control are predisposed to aggression, 66 whereas narcissists with moderate to high self-control should have low antisocial tendencies. 67 Thus, we speculate that self-control may mediate the direct pathways of covert narcissism and cyberbullying.…”

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The Effects of Covert Narcissism on Chinese College Students Cyberbullying: The Mediation of Hostile Attribution Bias and the Moderation of Self-Control

Fang¹,

Zhang²,

Chen³

et al. 2023

PRBM

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The prevalence of cyberbullying has increased along with the growth of social media, which has brought about many adverse effects on individual development. The current study aimed to explore the connection between covert narcissism and cyberbullying and to test the roles of hostile attribution bias and self-control in the relationship between covert narcissism and cyberbullying. Materials and Methods: A total of 672 Chinese college students filled up questionnaires measuring covert narcissism, cyberbullying, hostile attribution bias, and self-control. Results: The results indicated that covert narcissism positively and significantly predicted cyberbullying. Hostile attribution bias partially mediated the relationship between covert narcissism and cyberbullying. Additionally, self-control moderated the relationship between covert narcissism and cyberbullying. Specifically, the positive predictive effect of covert narcissism on cyberbullying gradually weakened as self-control improved. Conclusion:This study explored the underlying mechanism of cyberbullying and found that covert narcissism could affect cyberbullying through hostile attribution bias. Self-control moderated the relationship between covert narcissism and cyberbullying. The results have significant implications for the intervention and prevention of cyberbullying and additional evidence for the relationship between covert narcissism and cyberbullying.

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“…Adolescents with low self-control may have difficulty controlling their impulses and emotions, making them behave aggressively. Meanwhile, narcissistic adolescents may also perceive certain situations as threats to their self-esteem and engage in aggressive behavior to defend their perceived sense of superiority ( 10 ). People can attain highly favorable emotional encounters by engaging in violent activities in online games without facing consequences, potentially leading to a diminished perception of the negative impacts of aggression and an elevated inclination towards real-world aggressive behaviors ( 11 ).…”

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The Relationship between Game Addiction and Aggression among Adolescents with Mediating Role of Narcissism and Self-Control

Pan,

Motevalli,

2024

IJPS

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Objective: With the increase of game addiction, the problem of aggression as one of the most serious issues confronting today’s society is affecting the mental health of the young generation. While available research has clarified the relationship between game addiction and aggression, this research contributes to future literature through examining the mediating role of narcissism and self-control in this relationship. Method: This study is a quantitative, cross-sectional, correlational research conducted in 2023 on Malaysian adolescents aged 12 to 18 years. Volunteer adolescents completed self-report questionnaires including the Buss and Perry Aggression Questionnaire, Gaming Addiction Scale, Childhood Narcissism Scale, and Brief Self-Control Scale. All questionnaires were prepared through a Sojump link posted on social media platforms. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and path analysis were used for statistical analysis. Results: N = 595 adolescents were participated in this survey. According to correlation analysis, there were significant positive correlations between game addiction and aggression (r = 0.777, P < 0.001), game addiction and narcissism (r = 0.785, P < 0.001) as well as a significant negative correlation between game addiction and self-control (r = -0.668, P < 0.001). Besides, narcissism and self-control could significantly partially mediate the relationship between game addiction and aggression. The mediation model discovered a significant path from game addiction to narcissism (β = 0.785, CI = [0.7692, 1.0293], P < 0.001) and from narcissism to aggression (β = 0.442, CI [0.7731, 1.7244], P < 0.001). The total effect of game addiction on aggression was found to be statistically significant (β = 0.777, P < 0.001). Conclusion: The findings of this research reveal a captivating profile, indicating that specific psychological attributes such as aggression, self-control, and narcissistic tendencies might make certain individuals more susceptible to developing an addiction to online games.

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Too tempting to resist? Self-control moderates the relationship between narcissism and antisocial tendencies

Cited by 16 publications

References 92 publications

A matter of measure? Assessing the three dimensions of narcissism.

A matter of measure? Assessing the three dimensions of narcissism.

The Effects of Covert Narcissism on Chinese College Students Cyberbullying: The Mediation of Hostile Attribution Bias and the Moderation of Self-Control

The Relationship between Game Addiction and Aggression among Adolescents with Mediating Role of Narcissism and Self-Control

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