Narcissism and Unrequited Love: Effects on Self-Compassion and Beliefs about Future Relationships

Authors

  • Nidhi Menon Teaching Assistant, University Department of Applied Psychology, University of Mumbai, India
  • Dr. Eshita Mandal Visiting Faculty, University Department of Applied Psychology, University of Mumbai, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25215/1301.171

Keywords:

Unrequited Love, Rejection, Heartbreak, Narcissism, Grandiose Narcissism, Vulnerable Narcissism, Self-Compassion, Beliefs on Romantic Relationships

Abstract

Introduction: To study the impact of experiencing rejection or heartbreak on individuals with narcissistic characteristics on state self-compassion and attitudes or beliefs towards future relationship perspective. To study how individuals with grandiose or vulnerable narcissistic characteristics when faced heartbreak and its impact on self-compassion and attitudes towards future romantic relationships. Methodology: A quantitative method was used and two hypotheses were concocted. The responses were collected through google forms; the qualified participants were only 100. Five self-report measures were used, The Heartbreak Scale, Grandiose Narcissism Scale, Hypersensitive Narcissism Scale, State-Self Compassion Scale and Future Perspective Questionnaire. The data was analyzed by doing multiple regression. Results: Individuals with grandiose narcissistic characteristics when experiencing rejection have an impact on their attitudes and beliefs about future romantic relationships while there is not much impact on state self-compassion. While, individuals with vulnerable narcissistic characteristics when faced with rejection might have an impact on state self-compassion and little to no impact on their attitudes and beliefs about future romantic relationships. Conclusion: There is some impact on self-compassion and future romantic relationships when experienced with rejection. Be it individuals with narcissism characteristics or not. Implications for further research are discussed.

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Published

2025-03-31

How to Cite

Nidhi Menon, & Dr. Eshita Mandal. (2025). Narcissism and Unrequited Love: Effects on Self-Compassion and Beliefs about Future Relationships. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.25215/1301.171