Grandiose narcissism is uniquely linked to aggression, interpersonal coldness, antisociality, and a variety of interpersonally problematic traits (e.g., manipulativeness, deceitfulness, callousness, attention-seeking).

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Narcissism isn’t synonymous with high self-esteem; this association depends on which components of narcissism are emphasized.

- High self-esteem
- Grandiose narcissism

Narcissism ≠ High Self Esteem

Miller, J. D., Back, M. D., & Lynam, D. R. (2021). Corrigendum: Narcissism Today: What We Know and What We Need to Learn. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 30(6), 519–525. https://doi.org/10.1177/09637214221086630

Narcissism Today: What We Know and What We Need to Learn

Although grandiose narcissism and self-esteem are both related to an extraverted, assertive, and approach-oriented interpersonal approach, the correlates of self-esteem are almost entirely adaptive. That is, high self-esteem is unrelated or negatively related to psychopathology or adverse correlates like aggression or attachment issues).

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