The “mask” model of narcissism from previous studies suggests that the grandiosity narcissists project is a cover for their inner self-doubts and feelings of weakness. However, a recent study (N=730) did not replicate this, and found narcissists do not dislike (or like) themselves deep down inside.

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The “mask” model of narcissism from previous studies suggests that the grandiosity narcissists project is a cover for their inner self-doubts and feelings of weakness. However, a recent study (N=730) did not replicate this, and found narcissists do not dislike (or like) themselves deep down inside.