Narcissism and popularity among peers: A cross-transition longitudinal study. Issue 2 (17th February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Poorthuis, Astrid M. G.; Slagt, Meike; van Aken, Marcel A. G.; Denissen, Jaap J. A.; Thomaes, Sander
• Is Part Of: Self and identity. Volume 20:Issue 2(2021)
• Page Start: 282
• Page End: 296
• Publication Date: 2021-02-17
• Subjects: Narcissism -- self-esteem -- popularity -- status -- dual-pathway model; Self -- Periodicals; Identity (Psychology) -- Periodicals; Cognition -- Periodicals; Motivation (Psychology) -- Periodicals; 155.205
• DOI: 10.1080/15298868.2019.1609575
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1529-8868

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The dual-pathway model posits that narcissism can both benefit and compromise popularity, depending upon whether narcissists' assertive or adversarial interpersonal tendencies surface in social interaction. A 5-wave longitudinal study followed Dutch adolescents ( N = 322, 53% female, M age = 12.2) who transitioned from primary into secondary school and examined how narcissism, along with self-esteem (measured at the end of primary school), contributes to cross-transition change in peer-rated popularity. Narcissism predicted rank-order increases in popularity among children with modest self-esteem but decreases in popularity among children with high self-esteem. These effects emerged shortly after the transition and were maintained throughout the school year. The results illustrate how self-esteem can act as a marker for the different faces of youth narcissism.