The frequency of narcissistic traits in medical and psychology students in Poland and France.

Krzysztof Sobczak, Agata A Rudnik, Małgorzata Basińska, Sacha Azoulay, Manuel Tostain

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Krzysztof SobczakDepartment of Sociology of Medicine and Medical Communication, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8354-2299

Agata A RudnikInstitute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7174-809X

Małgorzata BasińskaDepartment of Psychology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0581-8162

Sacha AzoulayDepartment of Psychology, University of Caen-Normandy, Caen, France.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6445-5854

Manuel TostainDepartment of Psychology, University of Caen-Normandy, Caen, France.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2310-2491

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backgroundResearch indicates that narcissistic traits negatively correlate with empathy and may significantly predict interpersonal behaviors. Narcissism is also associated with a higher risk of addiction and mental health issues, making its analysis among future healthcare workers particularly important. PARTICIPANTS AND PROCEDURE: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a quantitative method with the computer-assisted web interview (CAWI) technique on a group of 1,092 medical and psychology students in Poland and France. The NPI-40 test was used to analyze narcissism. The study was fully anonymous and voluntary. Students were invited to participate through university mailing systems and information posted on social media platforms.

resultsOur study found differences in NPI-40 scores based on gender, country, and field of study. Men scored higher than women in both France (

conclusionsThese results may prove important in designing programs that support students' mental health and interventions aimed at improving interpersonal relationships, especially in the case of Polish medical students.

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medical studentsnarcissismNPI-40psychology students

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PMID42625564

DOI10.5114/hpr/203960

PMCPMC13489825

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