The Predictive Utility of Narcissism among Childrenand Adolescents: Evidence for a Distinction betweenAdaptive and Maladaptive Narcissism |
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| Authors: | Christopher T Barry Paul J Frick Kristy K Adler Sarah J Grafeman |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Psychology, The University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Dr., #5025, Hattiesburg, MS 39406, USA;(2) Department of Psychology, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, USA;(3) Department of Psychology, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, USA |
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| Abstract: | We examined the predictive utility of narcissism among a community sample of children and adolescents (N=98) longitudinally. Analyses focused on the differential utility between maladaptive and adaptive narcissism for predicting
later delinquency. Maladaptive narcissism significantly predicted self-reported delinquency at one-, two-, and three-year
follow-ups. This pattern held even when considering other intrapersonal risk factors for conduct problems (i.e., callous-unemotional
traits, impulsivity), parenting practices, and when controlling for earlier conduct problems. In addition, adaptive narcissism
was predictive of delinquency in the absence of positive parenting practices, with maladaptive narcissism being particularly
predictive of delinquency in the presence of negative parenting. The implications for understanding delinquency in terms of
the social and motivational characteristics that are the hallmark of maladaptive narcissism are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Narcissism Delinquency Child Behavior Problems |
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