Contingent Self-Esteem and Narcissism: An Exploration of Momentary Processes.

Contingent self-esteem, or the notion that self-worth is tied to successes or failures, is theorized to be important to narcissism. Contingent self-esteem likely manifests as a dynamic between transient states (e.g., emotions) and feelings of self-wo…

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