The Narcissist in You and Everyone Else: Recognizing the 27 Types of Narcissism

Helps readers to identify how narcissism shows up in their own lives and when everyday narcissism becomes destructive.

The Narcissist in You and Everyone Else introduces readers to the notion of narcissism as a spectrum-based model of increasing loss of empathy (due to a variety of factors including genetics, trauma, abuse, conditioning and environment) that can give way to a propensity toward narcissism. Through studies and examples, Sterlin Mosley defines the 27 subtypes of narcissism and how these variations differ from the limited description of the narcissistic as popularized in psychological literature, movies, and other forms of popular culture. He offers readers an opportunity to explore how their own narcissistic tendencies may show up and how to challenge those tendencies to continue to push for greater compassion and empathy for ourselves and others. Using the Enneagram model of personality, Mosley explores and explains the variety of narcissistic tendencies and types and reveals useful tips on how to best to manage those tendencies in ourselves and the narcissists around us.

ISBN-13: 9781538161746

Media Type: Hardcover

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers - Inc.

Publication Date: 12-15-2022

Pages: 306

Product Dimensions: 5.60(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.90(d)

Sterlin Mosley, PhD, is a professor of human relations at the University of Oklahoma where he teaches classes on personality psychology, social change, cultural awareness and media. Mosley is a certified Enneagram Coach and Teacher and is scholar in the fields of empathy, narcissism and personality psychology. Mosley has developed and facilitated numerous undergraduate and graduate courses, professional workshops, trainings and lectures on the topics of personality, empathy, culture, gender and communication. He lives in Norman, Oklahoma.

Table of Contents

Introduction Part I: On the Nature of Personality and Narcissism 1 On the Nature of Empathy 2 The Empathy Spectrum 3 Narcissism, Sociopathy, and Psychopathy 4 Understanding the Enneagram Personality System 5 The Three Instinctual Drives and Narcissism 6 The Nine Enneagram Types 7 When Narcissism and the Enneagram Collide Part II: The 27 Narcissistic Subtypes 8 Variants on the Narcissistic Spectrum 9 Type One: The Ethical Perfectionist Self-Preservation One The Puritanical Fussbudget Social One The Moralistic Inquisitor Sexual One The Zealous Crusader 10 Type Two: The Charming Supporter Self-Preservation Two The Entitled Caregiver Social Two The Flattering Networker Sexual Two The Aggressive Seducer 11 Type Three: The Successful Achiever Self-Preservation Three The Ruthless Workaholic Social Three The Disingenuous Opportunist Sexual Three The Untouchable Star 12 Type Four: The Intuitive Romantic Self-Preservation Four The Fussy Masochist Social Four The Entitled Outcast Sexual Four The Tempestuous Diva 13 Type Five: The Remote Investigator Self-Preservation Five The Miserly Misanthrope Social Five The Intellectual Elitist Sexual Five The Dark Voyeur 14 Type Six: The Loyal Skeptic Self-Preservation Six The Defensive Pessimist Social Six The Ambivalent Underminer Sexual Six The Overreactive Rebel 15 Type Seven: The Excited Enthusiast Self-Preservation Seven The Selfish Hedonist Social Seven The Gleeful Charlatan Sexual Seven The Flippant Rake 16 Type Eight: The Powerful Protector Self-Preservation Eight The Cynical Tyrant Social Eight The Mafia Don Sexual Eight The Charismatic Bully 17 Type Nine: The Peaceful Mediator Self-Preservation Nine The Neglectful Slacker Social Nine The Ambivalent Avoider Sexual Nine The Unassuming Manipulator Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index About the Author Show More