Exploring the relationship between two forms of narcissism and competitiveness |
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Authors: | Andrew F Luchner John M Houston |
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Institution: | a University of Central Florida, Counseling Center, P.O. Box 163170, Orlando, FL 32816, USA b Rollins College, Department of Psychology, 1000 Holt Ave., 2760, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA c Reed College, Department of Psychology, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland, OR 97202, USA |
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Abstract: | This study investigated the theoretical and empirical links between narcissism and competitiveness by focusing on the multifaceted features of these individual difference variables. The present study compared measures of overt narcissism (Narcissistic Personality Inventory, NPI; Raskin & Terry, 1988) and covert narcissism (Hypersensitive Narcissism Scale, HSNS; Hendin & Cheek, 1997) with measures of competitiveness (Revised Competitiveness Index, CI-R; Houston, Harris, McIntire, & Francis, 2002) and hypercompetitiveness (Hypercompetitive Attitude Scale, HCS; Ryckman, Hammer, Kaczor, & Gold, 1990). Based on a sample of 324 undergraduates, positive relationships were found between overt narcissism and general competitiveness and hypercompetitiveness. However, covert narcissism was negatively related to general competitiveness but positively related to hypercompetitiveness. The findings highlight the similarities and distinctions between different forms of narcissism and competitiveness and provide a broader framework for understanding the relationship between narcissism and competitiveness. Implications for the interpersonal manifestation of these different forms are discussed. |
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Keywords: | Narcissism Competitiveness Hypercompetitiveness Covert narcissism Overt narcissism |
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