Narcissistic Personality Traits Among Young Adults with Siblings and Without Siblings: A Comparative Study

Abstract

This study aimed to explore and compare narcissistic personality traits among young adults (18-25 years) with siblings and those without siblings. A widely believed stereotype suggests that individuals without siblings tend to develop more narcissistic tendencies compared to those who have grown up with one or more siblings. This belief leads to biases against them. This study examined the credibility of this long-held stereotype. A sample of 100 young adults (56 females, 44 males) completed the Narcissistic Admiration and Rivalry Questionnaire, a self-report measure of narcissistic traits. Data analysis was conducted using an independent samples t-test. The results revealed that presence or absence of a sibling did not significantly impact narcissistic personality traits among young adults. Furthermore, no significant gender differences were found, although males scored slightly higher than females. These results provide valuable insights into the understanding of narcissism in young adults, while also challenging the commonly held societal assumptions. Further research with a more extensive and diverse sample is necessary to establish the consensus of these results across different populations.