The associations of self-reported and peer-reported relational aggression with narcissism and self-esteem among adolescents in a residential setting.
The present study investigated the relations of self-reported and peer-nominated relational aggression (RA) with self-esteem and narcissism among 43 at-risk 16- to 18-year-olds. Self-reported and peer-nominated RA were positively intercorrelated, and each was positively correlated with narcissism. An interaction between self-esteem and narcissism predicted peer-nominated RA, such that narcissism was related to peer-nominated RA particularly for individuals with high self-esteem. Maladaptive, but not adaptive, narcissism uniquely predicted peer-nominated RA. The implications and limitations of this study for research on adolescent self-perception and RA are discussed.
Golmaryami
Farrah N
FN
Department of Psychology, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406, USA.
Barry
Christopher T
CT
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009289:Narcissism; D010379:Peer Group; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012112:Residential Facilities; D012649:Self Concept; D012647:Self-Assessment; D012931:Social Environment; D012938:Social Perception