OBJECTIVE Three studies tested a novel model of the narcissism-paranoia link, whereby narcissism ... more OBJECTIVE Three studies tested a novel model of the narcissism-paranoia link, whereby narcissism (primarily its socially maladaptive facets) is associated with paranoia via over-use of defensive self-protection and/or under-use of self-affirmation. METHODS In Study 1, 245 online volunteers (87% female; MAGE =20.92; 44% White-British) completed trait measures of narcissism, self-enhancement/protection strategies and paranoia. In Study 2, 116 students (82% female; MAGE =20.23; 70% White-British) completed baseline measures, then reported state reactions and paranoia following two difficult and two pleasant interpersonal events after 3-10 days. In Study 3, 517 online volunteers (64% female; MAGE =22.76; 77% White/Caucasian) completed baseline measures, experienced a standardised social exclusion (vs. neutral) manipulation (Cyberball), then reported state reactions and paranoia. RESULTS In Study 1, narcissism was associated with higher paranoia via defensiveness. In Study 2, this was re...
OBJECTIVE Three studies tested a novel model of the narcissism-paranoia link, whereby narcissism ... more OBJECTIVE Three studies tested a novel model of the narcissism-paranoia link, whereby narcissism (primarily its socially maladaptive facets) is associated with paranoia via over-use of defensive self-protection and/or under-use of self-affirmation. METHODS In Study 1, 245 online volunteers (87% female; MAGE =20.92; 44% White-British) completed trait measures of narcissism, self-enhancement/protection strategies and paranoia. In Study 2, 116 students (82% female; MAGE =20.23; 70% White-British) completed baseline measures, then reported state reactions and paranoia following two difficult and two pleasant interpersonal events after 3-10 days. In Study 3, 517 online volunteers (64% female; MAGE =22.76; 77% White/Caucasian) completed baseline measures, experienced a standardised social exclusion (vs. neutral) manipulation (Cyberball), then reported state reactions and paranoia. RESULTS In Study 1, narcissism was associated with higher paranoia via defensiveness. In Study 2, this was re...
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