Adaptive and Maladaptive Narcissism among University Faculty, Clergy, Politicians, and Librarians
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Robert Hill Ph.D., Associate Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: Some adaptive narcissistic characteristics may be prevalent in individuals in occupations that involve leadership or authority, provide social attention and prestige, or require a confident social presentation. The present study investigated the expectation that narcissistic characteristics would be more prevalent in higher status occupations involving frequent opportunities for attention and admiration from others. Of four occupations sampled, politicians scored highest in total narcissism, as well as in leadership and authority; university faculty and librarians did not score particularly high or low on any narcissism indices; and clergy were lowest in exploitativeness and entitlement, which represent the more maladaptive aspects of narcissism. The results were discussed with respect to Holland's (1985) classification of vocational personalities.
Adaptive and Maladaptive Narcissism among University Faculty, Clergy, Politicians, and Librarians
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- Publication
- Hill R.W. & Yousey, G. (1998). Adaptive and maladaptive narcissism among university faculty, clergy, politicians and librarians. Current Psychology, 17(2/3), 163-169. Published by Springer (ISSN: 1046-1310). Full text available at www.springer.com
- Language: English
- Date: 1998