Affiliation:
1. Dagestan State University
Abstract
Introduction. Currently, the problem of collective narcissism is relevant, confirmed by many studies in this area. The ‘collective narcissism’ concept is broader than ‘personal narcissism’. It represents a person’s ability to endow a group with significance, emphasizing its importance and image, regardless of what religion, race, social class or status it belongs to. One of the unresolved problems at the moment is the identifi of personality determinants that strengthen collective narcissism.Purpose. The study aimed to identify the relationship of collective narcissism with various personal characteristics of students and the role of collective narcissism in these relationships. We hypothesized that group narcissism is interconnected with some respondents’ personal characteristics.Materials and Methods. The study used reliable and valid methods: Collective Narcissism, the Freiburg Personality Inventory (Form B), A Five Factor Personality Questionnaire and the Wiesbaden WIPPF questionnaire (Form A). The obtained data were subjected to correlation analysis according to Spearman’s test.Results. In our study, artistry, religiosity, pragmatism, extroversion, and attracting attention were associated with collective narcissism.Discussion and Conclusion. The authors draw attention to the problem associated with narcissism and how it manifests in different groups. In our study, it was possible to show the relationship between individual personality traits prevailing in a group of Dagestan students and the manifestation of collective narcissism, which was expressed to an average degree. The authors indicate the study limitation that involves a lack of consideration of the different national groups’ presence in the sample.
Publisher
FSFEI HE Don State Technical University
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