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The Mask Model of Narcissism

The Mask Model of Narcissism

Does a mask of high self-esteem hide inner self-doubt?

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W. Keith Campbell
Jun 20, 2024
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There is an old idea that narcissists wear a mask of grandiosity. The image that the grandiose narcissist presents to the outside world is confident and high in self-esteem, but beneath that mask is …

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