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1. Dating in a digital world: The role of pathological personality traits in psychological reactions to direct and ambiguous rejection

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Fanti, E, DI SARNO, M, DI PIERRO, R, Erika Fanti, Marco Di Sarno, Rossella Di Pierro, Fanti, E, DI SARNO, M, DI PIERRO, R, Erika Fanti, Marco Di Sarno, and Rossella Di Pierro

Abstract

Ghosting is a type of interpersonal rejection involving a unilateral communication interruption without explanation, using technological channels. Vulnerable narcissism and borderline traits can increase sensitivity to interpersonal rejection and reduce tolerance to ambiguity, whereas grandiose narcissism is related to low rejection sensitivity. Yet, the influence of narcissism and borderline on responses to ghosting is unexplored. We examined the influence of pathological personality traits on psychological reactions to direct breakup and ghosting (i.e., ambiguous breakup) in a sample of 604 young adults (mean age = 22.4 ± 2.74). After measuring borderline and narcissistic traits (grandiose and vulnerable), participants were randomly assigned to one of two scenario-based conditions: direct breakup or ghosting events. Negative emotions and state paranoia were assessed after the experimental manipulation. Participants experienced greater negative emotions and state paranoia in the ghosting condition compared to direct breakup. Individuals high in vulnerable narcissism and borderline traits anticipated higher negative emotions and state paranoia. Grandiose narcissism was unrelated to such reactions. Unexpectedly, pathological personality traits did not moderate the effect of breakup ambiguity on individuals' psychological reactions. Findings suggest that the impact of pathological personality traits is reduced in front of such a socially painful stimulus as an ambiguous rejection.

Published
2023

2. Narcissistic Personality Traits and Sexual Dysfunction in Women: The Role of Body Image Self-Consciousness

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Marco Di Sarno, Annalisa Anzani, Sofia Pavanello Decaro, Rossella Di Pierro, Antonio Prunas, Pavanello Decaro, S, Di Sarno, M, Anzani, A, Di Pierro, R, Prunas, A, Gambarota, F, Grassi, M, and Salcuni, S

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Grandiose Narcissism, Sexual Dysfunction, Consciousness, Sexual Behavior, Urology, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Narcissistic personality traits, Human sexuality, Human physical appearance, Personality Disorders, Endocrinology, medicine, Body Image, Self-consciousness, Humans, Women, Association (psychology), Pathological, Apprehension, Body Image Self-Consciousne, Psychiatry and Mental health, Sexual dysfunction, Reproductive Medicine, Vulnerable Narcissism, Narcissism, Female, Body-image, medicine.symptom, Psychology, Sexuality, Clinical psychology
Abstract

Background Individuals with narcissistic traits, specifically vulnerable ones, are more prone to experiencing concerns related to self-worth and physical appearance and to showing heightened sensitivity to appearance evaluation. Negative body image and body image self-consciousness may, in turn, undermine sexual functioning, especially when apprehension is related to body appearance in sexual contexts. Methods We aimed to evaluate the associations between self-reported pathological narcissistic traits, both grandiose and vulnerable, and sexual functioning in a large sample of nonclinical women (N = 656). Furthermore, we tested the mediating role of body image self-consciousness in these associations. Outcomes Sexual functioning was measured through the Female Sexual Function Index. RESULTS The results highlight that vulnerable narcissistic traits are associated with lower sexual functioning, this association being mediated by higher levels of body image self-consciousness. Conversely, grandiose narcissistic traits are linked to lower body image self-consciousness and, consequently, higher levels of sexual functioning. Clinical Implications Considering the link between body image self-consciousness and sexuality is of utmost importance in clinical practice with women, as well as in promoting positive body appreciation. Clinicians working with individuals presenting with pathological personality traits should consider including an assessment of their sexual functioning.

Published
2021

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