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What makes narcissists bloom? A framework for research on the etiology and development of narcissism

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 October 2009

Sander Thomaes ,
Brad J. Bushman ,
Bram Orobio de Castro  and
Hedy Stegge
Sander Thomaes*
Affiliation:
Utrecht University
Brad J. Bushman
Affiliation:
University of Michigan VU University Amsterdam
Bram Orobio de Castro
Affiliation:
Utrecht University
Hedy Stegge
Affiliation:
VU University Amsterdam
*
Address correspondence and reprint requests to: Sander Thomaes, Department of Developmental Psychology, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80.140, Utrecht 3584 CS, The Netherlands; E-mail: s.thomaes@uu.nl.
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Abstract

Narcissism is a dynamic form of personality characterized by a pervasive sense of grandiosity and self-importance, and by a need to obtain continuous self-validation from others. Very little is known about its etiology and development. What factors (e.g., temperament, parenting experiences) and processes (e.g., transactions between these factors over time) cause some children to become more narcissistic than others? When does narcissism first emerge, and how does narcissism develop over time? This article describes a framework for research on the etiology and development of narcissism, and recommends ten research priorities. This research should yield fundamental knowledge and should inform intervention efforts to minimize the negative impact narcissistic individuals have on themselves and on others.

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Development and Psychopathology , Volume 21 , Issue 4: Precursors and Diverse Pathways to Personality Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Part 2 , November 2009 , pp. 1233 - 1247
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