IntroductionCurrently narcissism is considered one of the most widespread phenomenon.
As a consequence, its different types (grandiose and vulnerable narcissism) have been
investigated from several different perspectives. The present research attempts to
explore the differences between the two types of narcissism and their links with different
cognitive components that are connected to these personality traits. The primary aim
of our study is to investigate the possible connections among maladaptive schemas
(entitlement, vulnerability, emotional deprivation) and cognitive evaluation systems
(self-esteem, systemizing-empathizing) and narcissism.MethodsWe applied both correlation
and path analyses to explore the hypothesized associations.ResultsThe results show
that early maladaptive schemas are strongly associated with narcissism and the empathizing
system. The different subtypes of narcissism have different connections with self-esteem.ConclusionOur
results show that the two types of narcissism have different manifestations and connections
with the early maladaptive schemas, Emphatizing Quotient, and self-esteem. Our empirical
results serve as important and empirically supported inputs to counseling and clinical
practice.
