Chapter 29
The Emotional Dynamics of Narcissism
Inflated by Pride, Deflated by Shame
Jessica L. Tracy,
Joey T. Cheng,
Jason P. Martens,
Richard W. Robins,
Jessica L. Tracy
Search for more papers by this authorJoey T. Cheng
Search for more papers by this authorJason P. Martens
Search for more papers by this authorRichard W. Robins
Search for more papers by this authorJessica L. Tracy,
Joey T. Cheng,
Jason P. Martens,
Richard W. Robins,
Jessica L. Tracy
Search for more papers by this authorJoey T. Cheng
Search for more papers by this authorJason P. Martens
Search for more papers by this authorRichard W. Robins
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Joshua D. Miller,
W. Keith Campbell
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Search for more papers by this authorSummary
In this emotion-centered account, we emphasize the importance of shame and hubristic pride in fueling the cognitive and behavioral dynamics that characterize grandiose and vulnerable narcissism. Our focus on specific self-conscious emotions helps clarify distinctions between narcissism and self-esteem, provides insights to narcissism's evolutionary origins, and has implications for assessment.
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