Expensive Egos: Narcissistic Males Have Higher Cortisol

Narcissism is characterized by grandiosity, low empathy, and entitlement. There has been limited research regarding the hormonal correlates of narcissism, despite the potential health implications. This study examined the role of participant narcissism and sex on basal cortisol concentrations in an...

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Published in:	PloS one Vol. 7; no. 1; p. e30858
Main Authors:	Reinhard, David A., Konrath, Sara H., Lopez, William D., Cameron, Heather G.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Public Library of Science 23.01.2012 Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Affect Analysis Biology Cardiovascular disease Cohort Studies Colleges & universities Cortisol Ego Female Females Gender aspects Gender differences Glucocorticoids Humans Hydrocortisone Hydrocortisone - analysis Hydrocortisone - metabolism Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis Male Males Medicine Narcissism Osmolar Concentration Regression analysis Regression models Saliva Saliva - chemistry Saliva - metabolism Self esteem Sex Sex differences Sex Factors Social and Behavioral Sciences Social Support Steroids (Organic compounds) Surveys and Questionnaires Up-Regulation Young Adult Ann Arbor Michigan United States > US Michigan
ISSN:	1932-6203, 1932-6203
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