Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: How can narcissism be differentiated from psychopathy? – Investing in a thorough differential diagnostic proces can significantly elevate intervention quality in cases of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) In this article we will discuss that certain psychological disorders may be strenuous to separate from other specific psychopathologies. In this article we will focus on the differential diagnosis between narcissism and psychopathy in particular. Both psychopathologies show correlations with aggression and violence in intimate partner relationships. One important part of the differential process is to master the discriminating symptoms. We will elaborate on these discriminating factors between narcissism and psychopathy. We also propose that it is important to invest in educating health care professionals who work on cases of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) about the possible role of narcissism or psychopathy in such cases, the separate disorders but also about the differences between these two disorders so they can elevate and adjust their practise of care, intervention and prevention.
Source: PROCES
Authors: Désiré Palmen, Janine Janssen
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4405007909