Narcissistic Admiration, Rivalry, and Well‐Being: A Multilevel Study Across 57 Societies | Synapse
April 15, 2026
Narcissistic Admiration, Rivalry, and Well‐Being: A Multilevel Study Across 57 Societies
Key Points
This study aims to analyze the psychological outcomes of different dimensions of narcissism across multiple cultures.
Multilevel analysis conducted across 57 societies
Assessment of narcissistic admiration and rivalry
Examination of well-being indicators in various cultural contexts
Cultural perspectives significantly influence the psychological outcomes of narcissism
Distinctions between admiration and rivalry reveal varying effects on well-being
Abstract
These findings highlight the importance of distinguishing narcissistic subdimensions and incorporating cultural perspectives when examining narcissisms psychological outcomes.