Narcissism can be confused with other personality traits. In the article we will tell you what narcissism is and what relationship it has with gender.
What is narcissism
Researchers study narcissism as a personality trait and do not go to the pathological level like narcissistic personality disorder.
Narcissistic personality tendencies are characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance.
Psychologists distinguish different types of narcissism:
- Agent. Determined by the desire for success and admiration of others.
- Hostile. It is characterized by hostility and the desire to exalt oneself, while humiliating other people.
- Neurotic. The feeling of superiority is replaced by a feeling of inferiority, which makes a person sensitive to criticism and rejection.
How narcissism is related to gender
The narcissistic personality is characterized by assertiveness, dominance, striving for success, and a low level of concern for others.
According to research, narcissistic men are more likely to be agent-type narcissists, as this is more characteristic of the stereotypical male social role.
Research by Weidmann and colleagues suggests that men are more prone to narcissism than women. However, gender differences in people with a narcissistic personality have been practically undetectable.
