Psychology

Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article David A. Reinhard, Sara H. Konrath, William D. Lopez, Heather G. Cameron   Published: January 23, 2012 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0030858 Correction 12 Jul 2012: Reinhard DA, Konrath SH, Lopez WD, Cameron HG (2012) Correction: Expensive Egos: Narcissistic Males Have Higher Cortisol. PLOS ONE 7(7): 10.1371/annotation/1c60eca3-794f-4a09-8a82-e43ed3cc2009. https://doi.org/10.1371/annotation/1c60eca3-794f-4a09-8a82-e43ed3cc2009 View correction Abstract Background Narcissism is characterized by grandiosity, low empathy, and entitlement. There has been limited research regarding the hormonal correlates of narcissism, despite the potential health implications. This study examined the role of…

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Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Amy B. Brunell , Joshua Robison , Nicholas P. Deems , Bradley M. Okdie Published: March 27, 2018 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0194106 Abstract Does grandiose narcissism predict greater attraction for others in relationships? We examined this question by replicating previous work implicating grandiose narcissists as mate poachers (Studies 1 and 2). We then used an experimental paradigm (Studies 3 and 4) to assess the extent to which grandiose narcissists indicate a greater interest in someone who is already…

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Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Yu L. L. Luo, Huajian Cai , Hairong Song Published: April 2, 2014 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0093403   Abstract Narcissism, characterized by grandiose self-image and entitled feelings to others, has been increasingly prevalent in the past decades. This study examined genetic and environmental bases of two dimensions of narcissism: intrapersonal grandiosity and interpersonal entitlement. A total of 304 pairs of twins from Beijing, China completed the Narcissistic Grandiosity Scale and the Psychological Entitlement Scale. Both grandiosity (23%) and…

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