Interpersonal Analysis of Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissism

Dickinson, Kelly A.; Pincus, Aaron L.

doi:10.1521/pedi.17.3.188.22146

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Interpersonal Analysis of Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissism

Dickinson, Kelly A., Pincus, Aaron L.·2003·Journal of Personality Disorders

DOI 10.1521/pedi.17.3.188.22146

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This article examines the validity of grandiose and vulnerable subtypes of narcissistic character styles through an analysis of personality disorder criteria, interpersonal problems, and adult attachment styles in a nonclinical population. The grandiose personalities in this sample were rated high in the dramatic traits associated with narcissistic, antisocial, and histrionic personality disorders based on a diagnostic interview, and they reported domineering and vindictive interpersonal problems. However, despite the observation of narcissistic personality pathology, they denied interpersonal distress related to their interpersonal problems and the majority reported adult attachment styles reflective of positive self-representations (Secure, Dismissive). Vulnerable narcissistic individuals were represented by high ratings on avoidant personality disorder based on a diagnostic interview. They reported high interpersonal distress and greater domineering, vindictive, cold, and socially avoidant interpersonal problems. The majority reported adult attachment styles reflective of negative self-representations (Fearful, Preoccupied). The validity of grandiose and vulnerable narcissism based upon the results of this study was discussed in terms of clinical theory and with reference to the implications of two subtypes of narcissism for diagnosis and treatment.

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Authors: Dickinson, K. A., & Pincus, A. L.
Affiliations: Pennsylvania State University (US)
ORCID: Pincus, Aaron L.
Venue: Journal of Personality Disorders
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Published: 2003-06
Volume: 17
Issue: 3
Pages: 188-207
ISSN: 0885-579X (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1521/pedi.17.3.188.22146
OpenAlex: W2127863831
Cited by: 759
References: 47
Citations by year: 2026: 32 · 2025: 42 · 2024: 41 · 2023: 61 · 2022: 37 · 2021: 67 · 2020: 54 · 2019: 56 · 2018: 75 · 2017: 43 · 2016: 41 · 2015: 33 · 2014: 28 · 2013: 29 · 2012: 16
FWCI: 3.25
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Journal of Personality Disorders (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Traits and Psychology
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology Research
Keywords: grandiose narcissism, vulnerable narcissism, narcissistic personality disorder, interpersonal problems, adult attachment styles, avoidant personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, self-representation, non-clinical population, personality disorder diagnosis
MeSH terms: Adolescent, Female, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Male, Narcissism, Object Attachment, Personality Disorders, Personality Inventory, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales

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