New psychology study suggests shame plays key role in link between narcissism and maladaptive daydreaming
A study in Italy has found that characterological shame mediated the link between vulnerable narcissism and maladaptive daydreaming. The new findings suggest that vulnerable narcissists deal with their deep-seated sense of inadequacy by fantasizing about situations where their shame is overcome. This link was also present with grandiose narcissism, but was weaker. The study was published in Personality and Individual Differences.
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