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Providing a Platform for a Unified National Voice
PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR A UNIFIED NATIONAL VOICE POSTER ABSTRACTS 5 - 7 December 2016 I Mercure Brisbane stopdomesticviolence.com.au Dr Felicity Croker, Senior Lecturer, James Cook University Co-Authors: Dr Ann Carrington, Senior Lecturer, Social Work, James Cook University Miss Casey Burmeister, Dental student researcher, Dentistry, James Cook University William Shield Dental student researchers, Dentistry, James Cook University Winson Chan Dental student researchers, Dentistry, James Cook University Recognising and responding to domestic violence: Exploring the role of student dentists The value of student dentists in recognising, responding and potentially reducing the incidence of domestic violence in regional and rural communities has not been explored in Australia. While dental curricula includes medico-legal, ethical and clinical management of adult and paediatric trauma, anecdotal reports from student dentists indicate that they feel inadequately prepared for responding appropriately in both clinical practice and the community to women who experience domestic violence. This presentation will report on an innovative partnership between the James Cook University Dentistry, Social Work and the Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service to address this problem. This mixed methods research project was conducted by Year 4 dental students who practice clinically. Using pre and post intervention surveys and focus groups, the researchers aimed to identify and document undergraduate dental surgery students’ understanding of domestic violence and how prepared they felt for recognising and responding within a clinical setting to women who experience domestic violence. The intervention involved a “Recognise and Respond to Domestic Violence― workshop delivered by expert facilitators for Bachelor of Dental Surgery students in Years 3 – 5. -
An Empirical Typology of Narcissism and Mental Health in Late Adolescence
ARTICLE IN PRESS Journal of Adolescence Journal of Adolescence 29 (2006) 53–71 www.elsevier.com/locate/jado An empirical typology of narcissism and mental health in late adolescence Daniel K. LapsleyÃ, Matthew C. Aalsma Department of Educational Psychology, Teachers College 526, Ball State University, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 47306, USA Abstract A two-step cluster analytic strategy was used in two studies to identify an empirically derived typology of narcissism in late adolescence. In Study 1, late adolescents (N ¼ 204) responded to the profile of narcissistic dispositions and measures of grandiosity (‘‘superiority’’) and idealization (‘‘goal instability’’) inspired by Kohut’s theory, along with several College Adjustment Scales and a measure of pathology of separation- individuation. Cluster analysis revealed three clusters: covert narcissists (N ¼ 71), moderate narcissists (N ¼ 55) and overt narcissists (N ¼ 74). Moderate narcissists had significantly lower means scores on indices of anxiety, relationship problem, depression, esteem- and family problems and pathology of separation-individuation. The overt and covert clusters showed comparable levels of dysfunction on most indices of adjustment. This general pattern was replicated in Study 2 (N ¼ 210). Moderate narcissists showed a uniform profile of good adjustment, whereas covert and overt narcissist clusters showed a pervasive pattern of dysfunction. Results support the claim that narcissism has ‘‘two faces’’ and that a moderate degree of narcissism is associated with fewer adjustment problems or psychological symptoms. Directions for future research are discussed. r 2005 The Association for Professionals in Services for Adolescents. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. ÃCorresponding author. E-mail address: [email protected] (D.K. -
About Flying Monkeys Denied Narcissists, Sociopaths
8/30/2018 Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Flying Monkeys -- Oh My! (TM) Unknown date Unknown author Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Flying Monkeys -- Oh My! (TM) About Flying Monkeys Denied Welcome to Flying Monkeys Denied. Welcome home, Narcissistic Abuse targets, whistleblowers, and scapegoat victims. You have successfully found the ocial home page of the online social and emotional support group for “Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Flying Monkeys — Oh My!” (TM) on Facebook. If you are reading here for the rst time, welcome to Narcissistic Abuse RECOVERY. Whether you are seeking advice on how to deal with a toxic friend or family member, hostile workplace environment, or abuse recovery in general, this gender-neutral self-help website is DEVOTED to the rational, academic discussion of “Narcissistic Abuse”, “Cluster B” http://flyingmonkeysdenied.com/ 1/18 8/30/2018 Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Flying Monkeys -- Oh My! (TM) personality disorders, “C-PTSD”, how to go “Gray Rock”, “No Contact, and (of course) their “Flying Monkey” enablers. We’re not Narcissists, Sociopaths, or Flying Monkeys… we’re Empaths. Why do we share good news about narcissistic abuse recovery being possible? Because all the members of our writing sta and social media care team have themselves been scapegoated, bullied, targeted, harassed pervasively, cyberbullied in an extreme manner, stalked, have experienced extreme trauma, or are the adult children of toxic family members. If you nd our page oensive because we share articles that are solely to promote victim health and comprehension, we want you to know… We could care less. But, it is what it is… so we keep trying to elevate spirits and to persist. -
Beyond 'Selfies': an Epidemic of Acquired Narcissism
From the Editor Beyond ‘selfies’: An epidemic of acquired narcissism Narcissism has an evil reputation. equals. They also seem to be incapable But is it justified? A modicum of of experiencing shame as they inflate their self-importance and megalomania narcissism is actually healthy. It can at the expense of those they degrade. bolster self-confidence, assertive- They cannot tolerate any success by oth- ness, and success in business and in ers because it threatens to overshadow Henry A. Nasrallah, MD their own exaggerated achievements. the sociobiology of mating. Perhaps Editor-in-Chief They can be mercilessly harsh towards that’s why narcissism as a trait has a their underlings. They are incapable of survival value from an evolutionary fostering warm, long-term loving rela- perspective. tionships, where bidirectional respect is essential. Their lives often are replete Taking an excessive number of “selfies” with brief, broken-up relationships ‘Acquired narcissism’ with a smartphone is probably the most because they emotionally, physically, or that comes from fame common and relatively benign form sexually abuse their intimate partners. of mild narcissism (and not in DSM-5, Primary NPD has been shown in can lead celebrities to yet). Narcissistic personality disorder twin studies to be highly genetic, and start believing they are (NPD), with a prevalence of 1%, is on more strongly heritable than 17 other the extreme end of the narcissism con- personality dimensions.1 It is also indeed superior to the tinuum. It has become tainted with such resistant to any effective psychother- rest of us mortals an intensely negative halo that it has apeutic, pharmacologic, or somatic become a despised trait, an insult, and treatments. -
Abuse, Torture, and Trauma and Their Consequences and Effects
Abuse, Torture, And Trauma and Their Consequences and Effects 1st EDITION Sam Vaknin, Ph.D. [email protected] [email protected] http://www.geocities.com/vaksam/narclist.html http://www.narcissistic-abuse.com/narclist.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/narcissisticabus e http:/ / samvak.tripod.com http://www.narcissistic-abuse.com/thebook.html Pathological Narcissism – An Overview A Primer on Narcissism and the Na r cissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) The Narcissist's Entitlement of Routine Pathological Narcissism – A Dysfunction or a Blessing? The Narcissist's Confabulated Life The Cult of the Narcissist Bibliography The Narcissist in the Workplace The Narcissist in the Workplace Narcissism in the Boardroom The Professions of the Narcissist , Abuse, Torture - An Overview What is Abuse? Traumas as Social Interactions The Psychology of Torture Trauma, Abuse, Torture - Effec t s and Consequences How Victims are Affected by Abuse Victim reaction to Abuse By Narcissists and Psychopaths The Three Forms of Closure Surviving the Narcissist Mourning the Narcissist The Inverted Narcissist Torture, Abuse, and Trauma – In Fiction and Poetry Nothing is Happening at Home Night Terror A Dream Come True Cutting to Existence In the concentration camp called Home Sally Ann The Miracle of the Kisses Guide to Coping with Narcissists and Psychopaths The Author The Book (“Malignant Self-lo ve : Narcissism Revisited”) h ttp://samvak.tripod.com/siteindex.html A Profile of the Narcissistic Abuser Pathological Narcissism – An Overview A Primer on Narcissism And the Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) What is Pathological Narcissism? Pathological narcissism is a life-long pattern of traits and behaviours which signify infatuation and obsession with one's self to the exclusion of all others and the egotistic and ruthless pursuit of one's gratification, dominance and ambition. -
Narcissistic Personality Disorders Are Leaders of Destructive Groups
The Personality Disorders Ten to thirteen percent of the world population suffers from some form of a personality disorder. These people lead lives that few can understand, or want to understand. The personality disorders are not only persistent and unrelenting, but also very hard to cure. Most people with personality disorders, unlike other psychological disorders, can function normally in every aspect of society outside their disorder. The character portrayed by Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction is a good example of a Histrionic Personality Disorder. Robert De Niro’s role in Cape Fear is another example of the “villain” in movies having the characteristics of an Antisocial Personality Disorder. Many leaders of destructive groups (David Moses Berg, Children of God; Jim Jones, People’s Temple; David Koresh, Branch Davidians, etc.) also appear to be examples of a particular personality disorder called Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Clearly, not all Narcissistic Personality Disorders are leaders of destructive groups. However, in our experience, all leaders of truly destructive groups, if not true NPD’s, exhibit extreme narcissistic traits and/or tendencies. The above listed individuals, and many others, all share in common these characteristics in an uncanny way. As the DSM IV states, “Many highly successful individuals display personality traits that might be considered narcissistic. Only when these traits are inflexible, maladaptive, and persisting and cause significant functional impairment or subjective distress do they constitute Narcissistic Personality Disorder.” Personality disorders are stable and all-pervasive, not episodic. They affect most of the areas of functioning of the sufferer: his career, his interpersonal relationships, his social functioning. -
TEARING the CHILD APART the Contribution of Narcissism, Envy, and Perverse Modes of Thought to Child Custody Wars
Psychoanalytic Psychology Copyright 2006 by the American Psychological Association 2006, Vol. 23, No. 3, 542–553 0736-9735/06/$12.00 DOI: 10.1037/0736-9735.23.3.542 TEARING THE CHILD APART The Contribution of Narcissism, Envy, and Perverse Modes of Thought to Child Custody Wars Michael B. Donner, PhD Oakland, California This article takes a psychoanalytic approach to questions usually considered to be matters of the family court system. The psychological effects of high-conflict divorce on children are well known, but what motivates their parents is less understood. Pathological narcissism, pathological envy, disavowal, and a per- verse attitude toward reality can produce unending conflicts over visitation and custody. Fighting over seemingly insignificant matters can manage aggression and ward off psychic collapse. These families are frequently referred to copa- renting counseling or psychoeducational groups; however, the author proposes that psychoanalytically oriented treatment can best address these parents’ un- conscious wishes to damage or destroy their own children and the perverse character structure that enables parents to negate their roles in tearing their children apart. Keywords: child custody, divorce, envy, perversion, narcissism In my own practice as a therapist and a special master, a court-appointed mediator, I have seen a father who had had joint custody for 7 years who wanted his ex-wife arrested for theft because his son returned home without the blue jeans he was wearing when he went for an overnight with the mother. The same child’s mother took photographs of the boy in the bath to document the bug bites the child received while on a camping trip with his father. -
Green Restaurant Consumers' Pride and Social Healthy Narcissism
sustainability Article Green Restaurant Consumers’ Pride and Social Healthy Narcissism Influencing Self-Actualization and Self-Transcendence That Drive Customer Citizenship Behavior Kumju Hwang 1, Bora Lee 2 and Juhee Hahn 1,* 1 College of Business and Economics, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea; [email protected] 2 The Graduate School, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea; [email protected] * Correspondence: [email protected] Received: 23 November 2020; Accepted: 7 December 2020; Published: 10 December 2020 Abstract: This study explored green restaurant consumers’ self-actualization and self-transcendence motivations that drive customer citizenship behavior (CCB). A survey of green restaurant consumers was administered, and structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis was performed. The findings indicate the presence of positive associations between pride and self-actualization, and healthy social narcissism and self-transcendence. This study also found a positive relationship between self-actualization and self-transcendence, and they are positively associated with CCB. Interestingly, the findings suggest that green restaurant consumers’ pride, self-actualization and CCB path is more dominant path vis-à-vis the path from healthy social narcissism mediated by self-transcendence to CCB. Keywords: green restaurant consumers’ pride; healthy social narcissism; self-actualization; self-transcendence; customer citizenship behavior; SEM (structural equation modeling) 1. Introduction As the food-service industry, one of the largest sales and private-sector employers [1], has been a significant source of a negative environmental impact [2], it should be seriously investigated in terms of sustainability. As the food-service industry accounts for about 30% of the global greenhouse gases [3], it is consistently ranked in the top three sources of global negative environmental impact, followed by the buildings and the transportation industry [4,5]. -
An Intimate Relationship in the Shadow of Narcissism
AN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP IN THE SHADOW OF NARCISSISM Narcissism is a personality disorder which is perceptibly common (Hare, 1993; Joutsiniemi, Kaulio, Mäkelä, Pekola, & Schulman, 2007; Välipakka & Lehtosaari, 2007). Narcissistic personality disorder belongs to the same group with unstable personality disorder and asocial personality disorder (Vaknin, 1999). Still, a small proportion of narcissism is necessary for survival in life (Crompton, 2007). Healthy narcissism has to be seen separate from narcissistic personality disorder. Healthy narcissism means for example the ability to have all kinds of feelings and be empathetic. Thus, healthy narcissism is based on true self-esteem that the narcissists totally lack (Hotchkiss, 2005.) Put shortly, narcissism turns into illness when it affects human relationships and healthy narcissism negatively. According to Vaknin (1999), narcissistic personality disorder is not a familial disease. It is not restricted only to certain age, occupational, or social class nor does it follow cultural boundaries. Narcissism may sneak insidiously in someone’s life both at school, work or in an intimate relationship. Consequently, life in the shadow of narcissism is everyday life for some people. One narcissist is surrounded by even dozens of afflicted people and this makes the problem big. Recently, narcissism has got increasingly attention from researchers; however, we still know little about what narcissists actually do in their everyday lives (Hotlzman, Vazire, & Metlz, 2010) or in their intimate relationships (Määttä, 2009). Furthermore, it is often difficult to recognize the narcissist because he/she can act all emotional states in a credible way (Ellilä, 2008). In this article, we contemplate how narcissism is connected to love. -
Collective Narcissism and Its Social Consequences
Key words: group narcissism, group self esteem, inter-group aggression, deservingness COLLECTIVE NARCISSISM AND ITS SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES Agnieszka Golec de Zavala Warsaw School of Social Psychology Middlesex University, UK Draft of the paper presented during Annual Meeting of the International Society of Political Psychology, Portland, Oregon, 4-8 July, 2007 Study 1 presented in this paper was conducted with collaboration of Roy Eidelson. University of Pennsylvania Abstract The purpose of the presented studies is to examine social consequences of ‘collective narcissism’ – high but unstable and uncertain group esteem, grandiose image of an in-group combined with a desire to validate it because the inflated view is consistently (more or less consciously) doubted. The newly constructed Group Narcissism Scale was used in a social surveys conducted among 263 American students, 262 Polish students and among 202 Mexican students in order to examine predictors and consequences of the ‘group narcissism’. In the American sample the effects of the group narcissism in inter-group context were compared with effects of related variables: individual self esteem, collective self-esteem, social dominance orientation, blind and constructive patriotism, and in-group identification. Group Narcissism emerged as strong and independent predictor of perceived international threat, unforgiveness towards out-groups and preference for military solutions. The results from Polish sample indicate that the group narcissism can be predicted by strong in-group identification and negative implicit group esteem as well as high private and low public collective self -esteem. The results also show that group narcissism mediates the effects of blind patriotism on out- group negativity and deservingness. -
Collective Narcissism and COVID-19 Solidarity – 1 Running Head: COLLECTIVE NARCISSISM and COVID-19 SOLIDARITY Collective Narci
Collective narcissism and COVID-19 solidarity – 1 Running head: COLLECTIVE NARCISSISM AND COVID-19 SOLIDARITY Collective Narcissism, In-Group Satisfaction, and Solidarity in the Face of COVID-19 Christopher M. Federico * University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Agnieszka Golec de Zavala* Goldsmiths, University of London SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poznan Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, ISCTE-IUL Tomasz Baran University of Warsaw In press, Social Psychological and Personality Science * The first two authors contributed equally to this work and should be considered co‐first authors. Data collection was supported by Polish National Science Centre grant 2017/26/A/HS6/00647 awarded to Agnieszka Golec de Zavala. Thanks for Danny Osborne for his helpful comments and suggestions. Collective narcissism and COVID-19 solidarity – 2 Abstract The present study explored the antecedents of solidarity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Given that solidarity during mass emergencies involves the development of a social identity encompassing those facing a common fate, we examined how national in-group satisfaction (a belief that the national in-group and one’s membership in it are of high value) versus national collective narcissism (a belief that the national in-group is exceptional and entitled to privileged treatment, but not sufficiently recognized by others) predicted solidarity with those affected by the pandemic in Poland. The results of cross-sectional and dynamic analyses from a panel study on a representative sample of Polish adults indicate that in-group satisfaction predicted greater COVID-19 solidarity, whereas collective narcissism predicted reduced COVID-19 solidarity. Keywords: COVID-19, solidarity, collective narcissism, national in-group satisfaction Word Count: 4,991 (excluding tables, figures, references, and title page) Collective narcissism and COVID-19 solidarity – 3 “Across the European Union, countries, regions and cities are stretching out a helping hand to neighbours, helping those most in need. -
The Destructive Narcissistic Pattern
Old Dominion University ODU Digital Commons Counseling & Human Services Faculty Publications Counseling & Human Services 1996 The esD tructive Narcissistic Pattern Nina W. Brown Old Dominion University, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/chs_pubs Part of the Counselor Education Commons, Personality and Social Contexts Commons, and the Student Counseling and Personnel Services Commons Repository Citation Brown, Nina W., "The eD structive Narcissistic Pattern" (1996). Counseling & Human Services Faculty Publications. 43. https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/chs_pubs/43 Original Publication Citation Brown, N. (1996). The destructive narcissistic pattern. Social Behavior & Personality: An International Journal, 24(3), 263-271. doi:10.2224/sbp.1996.24.3.263 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Counseling & Human Services at ODU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Counseling & Human Services Faculty Publications by an authorized administrator of ODU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND PERSONALITY, 1996, 24(3),263-272 C Society for Personality Research (Inc.) THE DESTRUCTIVE NARCISSISTIC PATTERN NINA W. BROWN Identifying characteristics of the Destructive Narcissistic Pattern (DNP) in the workplace are presented. The DNP is most easily recognized by the reactions of those who have to work with him/ her. Characteristics are derived from the literature on pathological narcissism which differs only in intensity and degree. Strategies to develop constructive working relationships with the DNP are presented. The term, Destructive Narcissistic Pattern (DNP), was developed to describe behaviors, reactions and feelings about some individuals encountered in the workplace. These individuals may be co-workers, bosses or supervisors, or fellow team members.