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[[Image:Michelangelo Caravaggio 065.jpg|right|thumb|275px|Image:Michelangelo Caravaggio 065.jpg|''[[Narcissus]]'' by [[Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio]].]]
 
[[Image:Michelangelo Caravaggio 065.jpg|right|thumb|275px|Image:Michelangelo Caravaggio 065.jpg|''[[Narcissus]]'' by [[Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio]].]]
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[[Narcissistic personality disorder]] (NPD) entails [[behavior]]s and [[attitude]]s that are designed to preserve a self-image of perfection, entitlement, and [[Superiority complex|superiority]].<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Children-Self-Absorbed-Grown-ups-Getting-Narcissistic/dp/1572245611/ref=pd_cp_b_2?pf_rd_p=413864201&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0553381407&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=17W9J5MNJH0ERQZ8TGHR#reader Chilrden of the Self-Absorbed] by Nina W. Brown.</ref>
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Matthew Boland, PhD, descibes '''narcissistic supply''' thusly:
 
Matthew Boland, PhD, descibes '''narcissistic supply''' thusly:
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{{Cquote|Narcissistic supply is the driving force behind many narcissistic behaviors. Recognizing the signs and patterns can help you set boundaries, get support, and care for your well-being.
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{{Cquote|Narcissistic supply is the driving force behind many narcissistic [[behavior]]s. Recognizing the signs and patterns can help you set boundaries, get support, and care for your well-being.
  
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If you know someone with [[narcissism|narcissistic]] [[personality]] traits or [[narcissistic personality disorder]] (NPD), you may be familiar with some of the ways they attempt to maintain a [[superiority complex|sense of superiority]]. It may be through:
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If you know someone with [[narcissism|narcissistic]] [[personality]] traits or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), you may be familiar with some of the ways they attempt to maintain a [[superiority complex|sense of superiority]]. It may be through:
  
 
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*a constant need for validation
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*lack of [[empathy]]
 
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*other controlling behaviors
 
*other controlling behaviors
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At the heart of narcissistic behavior is narcissistic supply, a term that refers to the [[emotion]]al sustenance narcissists seek to maintain their [[self-esteem]] and [[self-worth]].<ref>[https://psychcentral.com/health/what-is-narcissistic-supply What is Narcissistic Supply?]</ref>}}
 
At the heart of narcissistic behavior is narcissistic supply, a term that refers to the [[emotion]]al sustenance narcissists seek to maintain their [[self-esteem]] and [[self-worth]].<ref>[https://psychcentral.com/health/what-is-narcissistic-supply What is Narcissistic Supply?]</ref>}}
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The 2017 journal article ''The Moderating Effect of Psychological Contract Violation on the Relationship between Narcissism and Outcomes: An Application of Trait Activation Theory'' published in the journal ''Frontiers in Psychology'' notes:
 
The 2017 journal article ''The Moderating Effect of Psychological Contract Violation on the Relationship between Narcissism and Outcomes: An Application of Trait Activation Theory'' published in the journal ''Frontiers in Psychology'' notes:
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{{Cquote|As a result, narcissists have an intense desire to have their superiority reaffirmed through admiration that serves to protect and preserve their grandiose self-images (Chatterjee and Hambrick, 2006). Information that bolsters [[self-esteem]], referred to as “narcissistic supply” (Kernberg, 1975) can be self-generated through exhibitionism or by viewing others less favorably (Bogart et al., 2004). However, some narcissistic supply must derive from the affirmation, applause, and adulation of others (Wallace and Baumeister, 2002).
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{{Cquote|To maintain unrealistically high levels of [[self-esteem]], narcissists tend to provide self-ratings of their own [[intelligence]], [[creativity]], competence, and [[leadership]] ability that are more favorable than others’ ratings of those same characteristics (John and Robins, 1994; Campbell et al., 2004; Judge et al., 2006).
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As a result, narcissists have an intense desire to have their superiority reaffirmed through admiration that serves to protect and preserve their grandiose self-images (Chatterjee and Hambrick, 2006). Information that bolsters self-esteem, referred to as “narcissistic supply” (Kernberg, 1975) can be self-generated through exhibitionism or by viewing others less favorably (Bogart et al., 2004). However, some narcissistic supply must derive from the affirmation, applause, and adulation of others (Wallace and Baumeister, 2002).
  
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The need to maintain sufficient “narcissistic supply” has important effects on the behavior of narcissists. Many of the behavioral tendencies of narcissists are an attempt to inflate and maintain their own (overly) favorable [[Core self-evaluations|self-evaluations]] (Westen, 1990). As a result, narcissists engage in behaviors such as bragging (Hogan et al., 1990), derogating others (DiMaggio et al., 2002; Bogart et al., 2004), reacting to ego threats with hostility and aggression (Baumeister et al., 1996; Bushman and Baumeister, 1998; Rhodewalt and Morf, 1998; Rhodewalt et al., 1998), making internal attributions for success and external attributions for failure (John and Robins, 1994), and overestimating future outcomes and performance, even in the face of disconfirming feedback (Vazire and Funder, 2006).<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5492830/ ''The Moderating Effect of Psychological Contract Violation on the Relationship between Narcissism and Outcomes: An Application of Trait Activation Theory''], ''Frontiers in Psychology'', 017; 8: 1113. Published online 2017 Jun 30. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01113</ref>}}
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The need to maintain sufficient “narcissistic supply” has important effects on the behavior of narcissists. Many of the behavioral tendencies of narcissists are an attempt to inflate and maintain their own (overly) favorable [[Core self-evaluations|self-evaluations]] (Westen, 1990). As a result, narcissists engage in behaviors such as bragging (Hogan et al., 1990), [[denigrate|derogating]] others (DiMaggio et al., 2002; Bogart et al., 2004), reacting to [[ego]] threats with hostility and aggression (Baumeister et al., 1996; Bushman and Baumeister, 1998; Rhodewalt and Morf, 1998; Rhodewalt et al., 1998), making internal attributions for success and external attributions for failure (John and Robins, 1994), and overestimating future outcomes and performance, even in the face of disconfirming feedback (Vazire and Funder, 2006).<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5492830/ ''The Moderating Effect of Psychological Contract Violation on the Relationship between Narcissism and Outcomes: An Application of Trait Activation Theory''], ''Frontiers in Psychology'', 017; 8: 1113. Published online 2017 Jun 30. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01113</ref>}}
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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*[[Narcissistic rivalry]]
 
*[[Narcissistic rivalry]]
 
*[[Narcissistic rage]]
 
*[[Narcissistic rage]]
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*[[Grey rock method]]
 
*[[Core self-evaluations]]
 
*[[Core self-evaluations]]
 
*[[Emotional intelligence]]
 
*[[Emotional intelligence]]

Latest revision as of 00:51, May 28, 2025

Narcissus by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio.

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) entails behaviors and attitudes that are designed to preserve a self-image of perfection, entitlement, and superiority.[1]

Matthew Boland, PhD, descibes narcissistic supply thusly:

“ Narcissistic supply is the driving force behind many narcissistic behaviors. Recognizing the signs and patterns can help you set boundaries, get support, and care for your well-being.

If you know someone with narcissistic personality traits or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), you may be familiar with some of the ways they attempt to maintain a sense of superiority. It may be through:

  • a constant need for validation
  • other controlling behaviors

At the heart of narcissistic behavior is narcissistic supply, a term that refers to the emotional sustenance narcissists seek to maintain their self-esteem and self-worth.[2]

”

PsycheCentral indicates:

“ Narcissists employ various tactics to obtain the supply they desire, says Dr. Ryan Sultan, teaching psychiatrist at Columbia University in New York.

“Some narcissists resort to aggressive behaviors, while others use charm and charisma to elicit admiration,” he notes. “The specific methods used can vary widely among individuals with narcissistic traits.”

Other common tactics include:

  • manipulation
  • emotional coercion
  • feigned affection
  • control or dominance over others
  • intimidation
  • negative attention
  • excessive admiration
 ”

The 2017 journal article The Moderating Effect of Psychological Contract Violation on the Relationship between Narcissism and Outcomes: An Application of Trait Activation Theory published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology notes:

“ To maintain unrealistically high levels of self-esteem, narcissists tend to provide self-ratings of their own intelligence, creativity, competence, and leadership ability that are more favorable than others’ ratings of those same characteristics (John and Robins, 1994; Campbell et al., 2004; Judge et al., 2006).

As a result, narcissists have an intense desire to have their superiority reaffirmed through admiration that serves to protect and preserve their grandiose self-images (Chatterjee and Hambrick, 2006). Information that bolsters self-esteem, referred to as “narcissistic supply” (Kernberg, 1975) can be self-generated through exhibitionism or by viewing others less favorably (Bogart et al., 2004). However, some narcissistic supply must derive from the affirmation, applause, and adulation of others (Wallace and Baumeister, 2002).

The need to maintain sufficient “narcissistic supply” has important effects on the behavior of narcissists. Many of the behavioral tendencies of narcissists are an attempt to inflate and maintain their own (overly) favorable self-evaluations (Westen, 1990). As a result, narcissists engage in behaviors such as bragging (Hogan et al., 1990), derogating others (DiMaggio et al., 2002; Bogart et al., 2004), reacting to ego threats with hostility and aggression (Baumeister et al., 1996; Bushman and Baumeister, 1998; Rhodewalt and Morf, 1998; Rhodewalt et al., 1998), making internal attributions for success and external attributions for failure (John and Robins, 1994), and overestimating future outcomes and performance, even in the face of disconfirming feedback (Vazire and Funder, 2006).[4]

”

See also

External links

References

  1. ↑ Chilrden of the Self-Absorbed by Nina W. Brown.
  2. ↑ What is Narcissistic Supply?
  3. ↑ What is Narcissistic Supply?
  4. ↑ The Moderating Effect of Psychological Contract Violation on the Relationship between Narcissism and Outcomes: An Application of Trait Activation Theory, Frontiers in Psychology, 017; 8: 1113. Published online 2017 Jun 30. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01113
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