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Cognitive performance and stress states in vulnerable and grandiose narcissism

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: We examined the associations between grandiose narcissism (GN), vulnerable narcissism (VN), cognitive inhibition, and task-related state responses. PARTICIPANTS AND PROCEDURE: = 3.71) completed measures of narcissism, performed a cognitive inhibition task (the antisaccade task), and reported stress states (distress, worry and engagement) before and after the task. RESULTS: The results revealed that VN was negatively linked to cognitive inhibition. Furthermore, VN predicted higher levels of distress and lower levels of engagement during the task, whereas GN predicted higher engagement and lower distress. CONCLUSIONS: These findings demonstrate a negative impact of VN on cognitive performance and stress responses during task performance. Understanding these dynamics enhances our knowledge of how narcissism may influence cognitive functioning.

Source: Current Issues in Personality Psychology

DOI: 10.5114/cipp/192937

Authors: Oliwia M. Maciantowcz, Joanna Witowska, Marcin Zajenkowski

Institutions: University of Warsaw, The Maria Grzegorzewska University

Language: English

Topic: Personality Traits and Psychology

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404600302