Title of article :
The relations among narcissism, self-esteem, and delinquency in a sample of at-risk adolescents
Author/Authors :
Barry، نويسنده , , Christopher T. and Grafeman، نويسنده , , Sarah J. and Adler، نويسنده , , Kristy K. and Pickard، نويسنده , , Jessica D.، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
دوماهنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2007
Abstract :
The present study explores the relation between narcissism and delinquency among 372 at-risk 16–18-year-olds. The study also considered the relation between narcissism and self-esteem, as well as the potential interaction between narcissism and self-esteem for predicting delinquency in this age group. Narcissism and self-esteem were positively interrelated; however, only narcissism was significantly correlated with delinquency. The results suggested that low self-esteem was actually associated with delinquency when controlling for narcissism. So-called adaptive narcissism was positively correlated with self-esteem, but maladaptive narcissism was not related to self-esteem. Limitations and directions for future research in this area are discussed.
Keywords :
Delinquency , narcissism , Self-esteem
Journal title :
Journal of Adolescence
Journal title :
Journal of Adolescence