Self-control may be the key to ensuring narcissists are less aggressive and revenge orientated

A study published in theJournal of Research in Personality illuminates the potential relationship between self-control and antagonistic narcissism, a trait with negative social consequences. Researchers found that narcissistic individuals with high levels of self-control were less likely to engage in antagonistic behaviors. These findings suggest that individuals with narcissistic personalities may be able to resist the impulse to engage in antagonistic behaviors if they practice and apply self-control. Narcissism includes several sub-traits, including agentic narcissism and antagonist narciss...