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There is a significant empirical relationship between narcissism and self-esteem

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Substantial empirical literature indicates a consistent cross-sectional relationship between various dimensions of narcissism and self-esteem.

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Multiple studies in the provided set report significant correlations and predictive relationships between narcissism and self-esteem, supporting the claim without any direct refutations of the basic empirical link.

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Low self-esteem predicts out-group derogation via collective narcissism, but this relationship is obscured by in-group satisfaction.
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Agnieszka Golec de Zavala, Christopher M. Federico, C. Sedikides, Rita Guerra, Dorottya Lantos, Błażej Mroziński, M. Cypryańska, Tomasz Baran. Low self-esteem predicts out-group derogation via collective narcissism, but this relationship is obscured by in-group satisfaction.. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1037/PSPP0000260

The study finds that self-esteem is uniquely linked to collective narcissism.

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The development and correlated change of narcissism and self-esteem in adulthood
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Janis Jung, K. Rentzsch, Michela Schröder‐Abé. The development and correlated change of narcissism and self-esteem in adulthood. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1177/08902070221134410

The research notes that grandiose narcissism and self-esteem show a moderate cross-sectional correlation.

PREDICTING SELFIE-POSTING BEHAVIOR THROUGH SELF-ESTEEM, NARCISSISM AND EXHIBITIONISM AMONG INDIAN YOUNG YOUTH
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Jamal Abdul Nasir Ansari, M. Azhar. PREDICTING SELFIE-POSTING BEHAVIOR THROUGH SELF-ESTEEM, NARCISSISM AND EXHIBITIONISM AMONG INDIAN YOUNG YOUTH. 2022. https://doi.org/10.31620/jccc.06.22/03

The study confirms that self-esteem and narcissism are significant predictors of behavioral outcomes and are interrelated.

Don't Stop Belonging: Associations Between National Narcissism, Self-Esteem and Optimism in Social Belonging.
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Ramos-Vera C, Grigoropoulos I, Hualparuca-Olivera L, Salas RA, Gruda D. Don't Stop Belonging: Associations Between National Narcissism, Self-Esteem and Optimism in Social Belonging.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijop.70184

The research identifies significant associations between national narcissism and self-esteem in social belonging.

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first checked01 Aug 2026
judged → SUPPORTED · 8801 Aug 2026
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