The Mediating Effect of Internalized Shame on the Relationship Between Covert Narcissism and Fear of Failure Among College Students

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The research aims to verify the mediating effect of internalized shame on the relationship between covert narcissism and fear of failure in college students.
Survey conducted among 423 college students aged 18-29 from six regions, including Seoul.
Data analyzed using SPSS 26.0 and PROCESS Macro 4.0.
Examined correlations and mediation effects between covert narcissism, internalized shame, and fear of failure.
Significant positive correlations were found among covert narcissism, internalized shame, and fear of failure.
Internalized shame showed a significant partial mediating effect on the relationship between covert narcissism and fear of failure.
Bootstrapping verification confirmed the statistical significance of the indirect effect.

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Demonstrates the emotional mediation of internalized shame in fear of failure among college students, suggesting key intervention points.

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