Narcissistic Traits and Self-Concept Clarity: The Moderating Role of Social Desirability among Indian Emerging Adults
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July 2026, Vol.52, No. 2
Ankit Geharilal Jain and Augustin Joseph M Kristu Jayanti University , Bengaluru Page No:410-420
The present study examined the moderating role of social desirability on the relationship
between narcissistic traits and self-concept clarity among Indian emerging adults. A
sample of 329 Indian young adults aged 18-25 years completed the Narcissistic
personality inventory-16, Hypersensitive Narcissism scale, Self-concept clarity scale,
and Marlowe- Crowne social desirability scale (Form C). Vulnerable narcissistic traits
were negatively associated with self-concept clarity (rs=-.49, p