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Study Reveals Narcissism as a Threat to Long-Lasting Friendships
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.
A new study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships reveals the effects of narcissism on friendship experiences.
The research, conducted over the course of a year on adults in Germany, found that those with narcissistic tendencies, characterized by disregarding others’ feelings and reacting with anger and defiance when challenged, had reduced positive and increased negative friendship experiences.
Friendships play a crucial role in fulfilling our basic need for belonging and contribute to our mental and physical health, happiness, and overall well-being.
To maintain satisfying relationships, certain behaviors must be present, such as offering support, being open and honest, spending time together, and solving problems effectively. Without these behaviors, relationships may suffer and eventually dissolve.
The study of Caroline Wehner and Matthias Ziegler aimed to examine the impact of two facets of narcissism — narcissistic admiration and rivalry — on the quality of long-term friendships, and vice versa.
The research was carried out among a group of 831 adults from Germany recruited through various sources such as social media, email lists…
