Gender difference amongst narcissistic on the dimension of social relationships, aggression and social role theory

Key Points

• Narcissism negatively influences social relationships, with men exhibiting higher levels than women.
• Males show increased aggression linked to narcissistic traits, stressing the importance of social influences.
• Observational analysis highlights gender-based differences in social roles, affecting interpersonal dynamics across populations.
• Findings support the idea that social role theory aids understanding narcissism's impact on relationships and aggression.