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Linguistic markers of grandiose narcissism: A LIWC analysis of 15 samples

Year: 2019

Type: preprint

Abstract: Narcissism is unrelated to using first-person singular pronouns. Whether narcissism is linked to other language use remains unclear. We aimed to identify linguistic markers of narcissism. We applied the Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count to texts (k = 15; N = 4,941). The strongest positive correlates were: using words related to sports, second-person pronouns, and swear words. The strongest negative correlates were: using anxiety/fear words, tentative words, and words related to sensory/perceptual processes. Effects were small (each |r| < .10).

DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/aeuzk

Authors: Nicholas S. Holtzman, Allison Mary Tackman, Fenne große Deters, Mitja D Back, Brent Donnellan, James W. Pennebaker, Ryne A. Sherman, Matthias R. Mehl

Institutions: Georgia Southern University, University of Arizona, University of Potsdam, University of Münster, Michigan State University, The University of Texas at Austin

Language: English

Topic: Mental Health via Writing

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4238668799

Cites: 36

Cited by: 11

Related to: 10