July 27, 2025

Narcissism and Prosociality: A Meta-Analysis

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Narcissism showed no significant overall effect on prosocial behavior based on 397 effect sizes from 88 studies.
Narcissistic individuals reported higher intentions for prosocial behavior but demonstrated lower actual engagement.
Vulnerable narcissism negatively correlated with altruistic and material prosocial behaviors compared to grandiose narcissism.
Communal narcissism had a positive association with overall prosociality, challenging previous assumptions about narcissistic traits.

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Meta-analysis reveals complex nuances between different types of narcissism and prosocial behavior, suggesting varying effects across cultures.

Xi Xu (2025) studied this question.

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Meta-analysis reveals complex nuances between different types of narcissism and prosocial behavior, suggesting varying effects across cultures.