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Dissertation
Correlates of narcissism in committed couples
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University
Aug 2001
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00009815
Abstract
The individual characteristics of a person within a relationship can positively or negatively affect the satisfaction of the couple as a whole. Empirical research and theory support the notion that there are negative effects of narcissism for the individual (e.g., hypersensitivity, hostility and decreased ability to resolve conflict via negotiation skills). Yet, there is little empirical evidence of the effect of narcissism within committed relationships. This investigation looked into the potential influence of narcissism, pathological and non-pathological, within the relationship. It tested the assumptions of its harmful effect on core aspects of relationships: the association of narcissism with intimacy, empathy and aggression. This study tested this association using committed couples. Results showed that for male narcissism, females perceived higher intimacy (i.e., intellectual intimacy) yet less emotional intimacy. For female narcissism, males perceived greater aggression. Empathy was not associated with narcissism in the predicted direction for either gender. It appears that narcissism does not have as pervasively a negative effect, although does have harmful aspects, on a couple's relationship as it was hypothesized. The effect appears to be determined by what aspect of the relationship one chooses to evaluate.
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- Title
- Correlates of narcissism in committed couples
- Creators
- Diane M. Colombo
- Contributors
- Michael R. Lowe (Advisor) - Drexel University, Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University (1993-1996, 1998-2002)
- Awarding Institution
- Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Publisher
- Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- ix, 108 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Clinical and Health Psychology [Historical]; Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University (1993-1996, 1998-2002); College of Nursing and Health Professions (2000-2002)
- Other Identifier
- 991021888900404721