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State and trait narcissism predict everyday helping

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ID15411787
AuthorsSiyin Chen (0000-0002-8517-352X, University of Toronto, corresponding author), Rebecca Friesdorf (Wilfrid Laurier University), Christian H Jordan (0000-0001-8517-439X, Wilfrid Laurier University)
Year2019
Volume20
Issue2
Pages182-198
Publication date2019-04-22
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueSelf and Identity (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1529-8868 • E-ISSN: 1529-8876
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15298868.2019.1598892
OpenAlexW2941688249
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited45

Though grandiose narcissism may seem incompatible with prosocial behavior, evidence of how they relate is mixed. We extend research on this relation by (1) assessing everyday helping, (2) distinguishing narcissistic admiration and rivalry, and (3) assessing state narcissism. Using daily diary methodology and multilevel modeling (N = 380; total observations = 4292), we assess trait narcissism (grandiose, admiration and rivalry), state narcissism, and daily helping over 14 days. Trait grandiose narcissism positively predicted helping but narcissistic rivalry predicted it negatively. State narcissism also positively predicted helping: Participants reported more helping on days they felt more narcissistic. Mood, however, interacted with state narcissism: state narcissism predicted greater helping when daily mood was low but not high

Cognitive psychology · Narcissism · State (computer science · Trait · Emotional Intelligence and Performance · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being · Personality Traits and Psychology · Psychology · Social Psychology

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