Relationship between Narcissism, the Economy, and the Pandemic

Author

Ruby A. Staten, University of South Alabama

Date of Award

2021

Document Type

Undergraduate Thesis

Degree Name

BA

Department

Psychology

Faculty Mentor

Joshua D. Foster

Abstract

Narcissists are more likely to be found in individualistic cultures. The study focuses on the economic decline associated from the pandemic and the reduced narcissism levels in the population. Narcissism levels from the University of South Alabama undergraduate students would be lower in Fall 2020 compared to Fall 2019. This was assessed using students enrolled in introductory psychology courses during either Fall 2019 or Fall 2020 semesters who completed the Narcissistic Personality Inventory during a subject pool registration process. Predictions were made that the NPI scores would be lower for the Fall 2020 sample compared to the Fall 2019 sample.

Recommended Citation

Staten, Ruby A., "Relationship between Narcissism, the Economy, and the Pandemic" (2021). Undergraduate Honors Theses. 16.
https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/honors_college_theses/16