Relationship of gender identity and narcissism

   The article is devoted to the study of the problem of narcissism and its connection with gender identity. The Introduction substantiates the relevance of the study of the relationship between gender and manifestations of narcissism, provides a theoretical overview of approaches to the definition of the concept of narcissism.

   The novelty of the study lies in obtaining information regarding the relationship of gender identity with constructive and destructive narcissism.

   The «Methods» section describes methods for researching the relationship between gender identity and narcissism. According to the Results of the empirical study, the prevailing average level of narcissism and the androgynous type of gender identity were revealed. Statistical calculation made it possible to prove the relationship between these parameters and to give a qualitative analysis of the phenomena under study. It was determined that subjects with a masculine type of gender identity, having pronounced masculine qualities, show some callousness in relationships, since they are not characterized by a high degree of empathy. Masculine narcissists tend to be brash and arrogant in their behavior and have a high sense of worth. At the same time, it was revealed that the less masculinity is expressed, the more deficit narcissism is manifested, as evidenced by the inverse correlation revealed with it. This category of respondents is not able to defend their own interests, is characterized by low self-esteem, a sense of their own insignificance, self-doubt, is content only with the role of a passive recipient (receiver). It has been proven that androgynes are more prone to the manifestation of constructive narcissism, recognition of their own value, realistic self-acceptance. This connection can be explained by the harmonious integration of masculine and feminine traits that increase the adaptive abilities of androgynes. It is noted that they are prone to manipulation, showing stability in social contacts and the absence of pronounced dominant-aggressive tendencies in communication, which allows them to more competently achieve their goals, and, as a result, maintain self-confidence. In the «Discussion of the results» section, an interpretation is given of the results obtained on the relationship of the androgynous type of gender identity with narcissism, in particular, with constructive narcissism, and masculine gender with deficient gender.

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