Relationship of Narcissism and Resilience with Perceived Social Support and Depression

Abstract

The present study focuses on understanding how narcissistic admiration and rivalry, and resilience affect depression and perceived social support. Further, we also analyzed the gender differences. It was investigated using four scales, Narcissistic Admiration and Rivalry Questionnaire (NARQ), Connor– Davidson Resilience Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and Beck Depression Inventory. The total sample consisted of 158 subjects (90 females and 68 males). The age range of the participants is 18- 40 years. The research objective was to study the gender differences and relation between narcissism, resilience, depression, and perceived social support. The findings of this study indicate that narcissistic admiration is positively correlated with perceived social support. Also, there is a negative significant relationship between narcissistic rivalry and perceived social support. Further, resilience is positively correlated with depression and negatively with perceived social support. Lastly, the gender differences were not significant. Theoretically, this study adds new evidence and extends social interactions to mental health outcomes for the NARC model. The future research should consider comparing variables other than these.