Childhood Trauma and Resilience Predict Narcissistic Personality Disorder Characteristics

This study examined if childhood maltreatment (CM), other adverse childhood experiences, and resilience predict narcissistic personality disorder symptoms. Resilience was tested as a moderator between CM and narcissism. Emotional neglect and abuse predicted adult narcissistic symptoms, and higher resilience was linked to fewer narcissistic symptoms; resilience was not a moderator.