The role of parental love inconsistency in the development of narcissism and aggression
by Migliosi, Bonnie, Psy.D., MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY, 2010, 79 pages; 3407216

Abstract:

Previous research has suggested a potential association between parental love inconsistency and narcissism (Trumpeter, Watson, O'Leary, & Weathington; 2008) as well as between narcissism and aggression (Bushman & Baumeister, 1998; Stucke & Sporer, 2002; Weise & Tuber, 2004). The present study investigated the relationship among parental love inconsistency, narcissism, and aggression, while controlling for social desirability. Self-report surveys of parental love inconsistency, narcissism, aggression and social desirability were completed with a sample of 119 college students. Findings revealed that both parental love inconsistency and narcissism were significant predictors of aggression. Social desirability failed to produce a significant association with narcissism, which was contrary to the hypothesis. The results of this research suggest that ineffective parenting may prove to be a viable pathway by which to examine personality pathology and aggression. Potentially, aggressive tendencies in adulthood may be linked to problematic parental relations in childhood.

 
AdviserJanet L. Muse-Burke
SchoolMARYWOOD UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/B 71-05, p. , Jun 2010
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsMental health; Developmental psychology; Clinical psychology; Personality psychology
Publication Number3407216
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