Research Article

Narcissism, Life Satisfaction, and Harmony: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion

Volume: 19 Number: 84 November 30, 2019
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Narcissism, Life Satisfaction, and Harmony: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion

Abstract

Purpose: The present study aims to investigate the relationships between the two distinct faces of narcissism (admiration and rivalry), the two faces of self-perception (self-esteem and self-compassion) and the two faces of one’s evaluation of life (life satisfaction and harmony in life). Research Methods: The sample of this study consists of university students (N = 381). In this study, Narcissistic Admiration and Rivalry Questionnaire, Self-compassion Scale, Self-esteem Scale, Satisfaction with Life Scale, Life Harmony in Life Scale was employed as data collection tools. The relationship between variables was investigated using Structural Equation Modeling. Results: The structural equation modeling used in this study revealed that self-esteem mediated the relationship between narcissistic admiration, harmony in life, and life satisfaction whereas self-compassion mediated the link between narcissistic rivalry, harmony in life, and life satisfaction. Implications for Research and Practice: Based on the results of this research, it is suggested that additional empirical and longitudinal studies should be conducted. as In this context, individual and group counseling practices aimed at developing self-compassion and self-esteem, increasing life harmony and life satisfaction can be organized. Conclusion: In light of the results obtained in this study, we argue that high levels of narcissistic admiration accompanied by self-esteem may lead to increased harmony in life and life satisfaction. As narcissistic rivalry increases, self-compassion, harmony in life, and life satisfaction decrease. Lower self-compassion may explain the tendency of people higher in narcissistic rivalry to report less harmony in their life and lower life satisfaction.

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Halil Eksı
Türkiye

Fusun Eksı This is me
Türkiye

Publication Date

November 30, 2019

Submission Date

November 28, 2018

Acceptance Date

July 18, 2019

Published in Issue

Year 2019 Volume: 19 Number: 84

APA
Demırcı, İ., Eksı, H., & Eksı, F. (2019). Narcissism, Life Satisfaction, and Harmony: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 19(84), 159-178. https://doi.org/10.14689/ejer.2019.84.8
AMA
1.Demırcı İ, Eksı H, Eksı F. Narcissism, Life Satisfaction, and Harmony: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research. 2019;19(84):159-178. doi:10.14689/ejer.2019.84.8
Chicago
Demırcı, İbrahim, Halil Eksı, and Fusun Eksı. 2019. “Narcissism, Life Satisfaction, and Harmony: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion”. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research 19 (84): 159-78. https://doi.org/10.14689/ejer.2019.84.8.
EndNote
Demırcı İ, Eksı H, Eksı F (November 1, 2019) Narcissism, Life Satisfaction, and Harmony: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research 19 84 159–178.
IEEE
[1]İ. Demırcı, H. Eksı, and F. Eksı, “Narcissism, Life Satisfaction, and Harmony: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion”, Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, vol. 19, no. 84, pp. 159–178, Nov. 2019, doi: 10.14689/ejer.2019.84.8.
ISNAD
Demırcı, İbrahim - Eksı, Halil - Eksı, Fusun. “Narcissism, Life Satisfaction, and Harmony: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion”. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research 19/84 (November 1, 2019): 159-178. https://doi.org/10.14689/ejer.2019.84.8.
JAMA
1.Demırcı İ, Eksı H, Eksı F. Narcissism, Life Satisfaction, and Harmony: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research. 2019;19:159–178.
MLA
Demırcı, İbrahim, et al. “Narcissism, Life Satisfaction, and Harmony: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion”. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, vol. 19, no. 84, Nov. 2019, pp. 159-78, doi:10.14689/ejer.2019.84.8.
Vancouver
1.İbrahim Demırcı, Halil Eksı, Fusun Eksı. Narcissism, Life Satisfaction, and Harmony: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research. 2019 Nov. 1;19(84):159-78. doi:10.14689/ejer.2019.84.8