Using self-esteem to disaggregate psychopathy,narcissism, and aggression |
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Authors: | Diana M Falkenbach Jacqueline R HoweMarielle Falki |
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Institution: | John Jay College of Criminal Justice, United States |
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Abstract: | Past research offers conflicting conclusions regarding the associations between self-esteem, psychopathy, narcissism, and aggression. The current study clarified these associations by examining self-esteem level and stability as it relates to the factors of psychopathy and narcissism predicting aggression. Self-report assessments were administered to 118 undergraduates. While self-esteem instability was not related to psychopathy or narcissism, it was positively correlated with aggression. Additionally, those with the healthier aspects of narcissism and Factor 1 features of psychopathy had high self-esteem and less aggression, while those with more pathological narcissism and Factor 2 features of psychopathy had lower self-esteem and more aggression. Specifically, the relationship between psychopathy Factor 1 and aggression was partially mediated by lower self-esteem. |
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Keywords: | Narcissism Psychopathy Self-esteem Aggression Healthy Pathological Instability Factors |
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