title: Narcissistic personality disorder: effect on relationships.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Personality disorders, by definition, affect relationships. Narcissistic Personality Disorder can negatively impact relationships in all areas of life: the workplace, the community, and the family. A clear understanding of the types and extent of interpersonal impairment can assist nurses in establishing therapeutic relationships with those diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this activity is to examine the negative impact of Narcissistic Personality Disorder on interpersonal relationships.
  
  
  METHODS
  A review of literature connecting Narcissistic Personality Disorder to impairment in relationships.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Research findings show that Narcissistic Personality Disorder symptoms and behaviors will negatively impact interpersonal relationships across all areas of life. CONCLUSIONS AND COMMENT: Nurses interact with diverse populations in a variety of settings. Establishment of a therapeutic relationship with individuals who have Narcissistic Personality Disorder can be aided by a clear understanding of the associated relationship issues.
authors.affiliation: Calhoun Community College, USA. sroark@calhoun.edu
authors.forename: Sybil V
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: Roark
mesh_terms: D039721:Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; D004651:Employment / Q000523:psychology; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D018454:Spouses / Q000523:psychology