Title

Exploring The Relationship Between Two Forms Of Narcissism And Competitiveness

Keywords

Competitiveness; Covert narcissism; Hypercompetitiveness; Narcissism; Overt narcissism

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. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.

Publication Date

10-1-2011

Publication Title

Personality and Individual Differences

Volume

51

Issue

6

Number of Pages

779-782

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2011.06.033

Socpus ID

79961210304 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/79961210304

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