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First, given the differential associations observed

Research gap analysis derived from 3 psychology papers in our local library.

The gap

First, given the differential associations observed between maternal and paternal attitudes and the distinct dimensions of narcissism, future studies may examine grandiose and vulnerable narcissism as separate developmental trajectories sha

Evidence profile

Sourced from the future-work section and stated research gap and limitations section and limitations of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.

Research trend

Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

How Do Narcissistic People Use Defense Styles? The Importance of Focusing on the Hedonistic Present or the Negative Past (2026) · Roczniki Psychologiczne · doi
The study suggests future research should investigate the causal relationships between narcissism, time perspectives, and defense styles. The study implies that future research should explore the therapeutic implications of using time perspective themes in working with people with high narcissism.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
Keywords: study suggests future research investigate causal relationships between
The construction and psychometric evaluation of the self-structure scale: a bidimensional model of self-structure (2026) · Frontiers in Psychiatry · doi
Existing psychometric tools predominantly measure isolated personality traits or narcissistic subtypes, with scarce instruments dedicated to evaluating the organizational mechanisms governing self-related functioning. The grandiose-vulnerable dichotomy has become a dominant paradigm in modern narcissism research, but converging empirical evidence indicates that these phenotypic expressions cannot be fully understood as discrete, stable traits.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
Keywords: existing psychometric tools predominantly measure isolated personality traits
The construction and psychometric evaluation of the self-structure scale: a bidimensional model of self-structure (2026) · Frontiers in Psychiatry · doi
several critical issues remain insufficiently resolved, - the grandiose-vulnerable dichotomy has become a dominant paradigm in modern narcissism research, but converging empirical evidence indicates that these phenotypic expressions cannot be fully understood as discrete, stable traits, - individuals frequently display mixed narcissistic features, with their narcissistic presentations dynamically fluctuating across developmental stages, interpersonal contexts, and life events
generallimitations sectionevidence 5/5
Keywords: several critical issues remain insufficiently resolved grandiose-vulnerable dichotomy
An Empirical Study on Parental Attitudes, Narcissism, and Perceptions of God (2026) · Sakarya Universitesi Ilahiyat Fakultesi dergisi/Sakarya Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi dergisi · doi
First, given the differential associations observed between maternal and paternal attitudes and the distinct dimensions of narcissism, future studies may examine grandiose and vulnerable narcissism as separate developmental trajectories shaped by differentiated parental influences.
generallimitationsevidence 4/5
Keywords: narcissism first given differential associations observed maternal paternal attitudes distinct dimensions future examine grandiose vulnerable

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First, given the differential associations observed between maternal and paternal attitudes and the distinct dimensions of narcissism, future studies may examine grandiose and vuln… This is supported by 4 representative gap statements extracted from 3 papers, rated weak evidence.

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