Contrary Effect of Grandiose Narcissism on Interpersonal Trust in Adolescents: Mediating Effect of Perceived Ostracism Experience.

The purpose of this study was to explore the influence mechanism of interpersonal trust. Results showed that two components of grandiose narcissism had contrary effects on interpersonal trust in adolescents. Specifically, narcissistic admiration positively predicts interpersonal trust by reducing ostracism; narcissistic rivalry was negatively predict interpersonal trust by rising ostracism.