Connecting the dots between narcissism and fame appeal: the role of imaginary audience fantasies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although prior research has found a significant association between narcissistic tendencies and fame interest, details regarding the particular nature of this relationship remain to be elucidated. The present online survey study (N = 355) replicates and extends prior research examining the links between two subtypes of narcissism and fame appeal. Specifically, we distinguish between grandiose and vulnerable narcissism, as predictors of Visibility, Status, and Prosocial domains of fame appeal. Further, we examine the potential mediating role of imaginary audience fantasies.

Participants and procedure

Participants were drawn from a student sample (74% female-identifying) aged 18 to 25 who completed an online survey for course credit.

Results

Both grand

SUBMITTER: Greenwood D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12427004 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature