This meta-analytic review investigated the development of narcissism across the life span,
by synthesizing the available longitudinal data on mean-level change and rank-order …

Age and gender differences in narcissism have been studied often. However, considering
the rich history of narcissism research accompanied by its diverging conceptualizations, little …

Causal inference is a central goal of research. However, most psychologists refrain from
explicitly addressing causal research questions and avoid drawing causal inference on the …

We propose a self-regulation model of grandiose narcissism. This model illustrates an
interconnected set of processes through which narcissists (ie, individuals with relatively high …

In this chapter, I present a theoretical framework that is aimed at explaining the complex and
seemingly paradoxical structure, dynamics, and consequences of grandiose narcissism: the …

The strong overlap of personality traits discussed under the label of “dark personality”(eg,
psychopathy, spitefulness, moral disengagement) endorses a common framework for …

To date, there have been no long-term longitudinal studies of continuity and change in
narcissism. This study investigated rank-order consistency and mean-level changes in …

In the debate about whether or not narcissism has been increasing in recent history, there is
a lack of basic information about how narcissism changes across the adult life span. Existing …

The Dark Factor of Personality (D) is conceptualized as the basic disposition out of which
“dark” traits arise as specific manifestations. We herein critically test this conceptualization …

Individuals with high levels of narcissism often ascend to leadership positions. Whereas
there is evidence that narcissism is linked to unethical behavior and negative social …