Individual Differences in Narcissism: From Personality to Psychopathology
A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Psychiatric, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2025 | Viewed by 832
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cognitive psychopathology; individual differences; cognition and emotion
Interests: narcissistic personality disorder; narcissism; psychotherapy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Narcissism, a personality trait characterized by grandiosity, self-focus, and a need for admiration, varies significantly among individuals. This special issue aims to explore the spectrum of individual differences in narcissism, from personality traits to pathological manifestations in Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). It seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of how narcissism varies among individuals, the factors influencing these differences, and the implications for personal, social, and professional functioning.
Topics of interest: theoretical perspectives on narcissism; narcissism as a multi-level contruct; state and trait narcissism; the continuum from personality traits to psychopathological manifestations of narcissism; evolutionary, developmental, cognitive and psychodynamic approaches; ; narcissism and self-esteem; narcissism and self-regulation; narcissism as part of the ‘dark tetrad’: narcissism, psychopathy, machiavellianism, and sadism; cognitive biases and information processing in narcissism; cognitive and emotional empathy deficits in narcissism; coping mechanisms and defense strategies; attachment styles in narcissism; differentiating between adaptive and maladaptive narcissistic triats; advances in the measurement of narcissistic traits including Ecological Momentary Assessment and clinical symptoms in Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD); cross-cultural validation of assessment tools; individual differences in narcissistic traits; variability in grandiose versus vulnerable narcissism; impact on different developmental trajectories from childhood to adulthood; interpersonal relationships and social functioning; forms of narcissistic agggression; NPD overlap with other personality disorders; co-occurring mental health conditions; impact of narcissistic traits on societal trends, such as social media; narcissistic traits in workplace dynamics and leadership; public perceptions of narcissism and mental health awareness
Submission Guidelines
Authors are invited to submit original empirical studies, theoretical reviews, meta-analyses, and case reports. Manuscripts should adhere to the journal's standard submission guidelines and will undergo peer review.
This special issue will contribute to the field by:
- Providing a platform for multidisciplinary research on narcissism.
- Enhancing understanding of the complexity and variability of narcissistic traits.
- Informing professional practice with evidence-based insights.
- Highlighting the societal implications of narcissism in the modern world.
This special issue will serve as a useful resource for psychologists, psychiatrists, health professionals, HR specialists and academic researchers interested in narcissism. By examining individual differences in narcissistic traits and disorders, the issue aims to foster a deeper understanding and an integrated approach to academic research and professional practice in this area.
Dr. Elias Tsakanikos
Dr. Mark Hardaker
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- narcissism
- narcissistic traits
- narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)
- individual differences
- personality
- psychopathology
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