Summary
Researchers investigated the prevalence of narcissistic personality traits among adults with ADHD. They found that a notable proportion of ADHD patients exhibited signs of narcissistic traits. These narcissistic traits were particularly associated with symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity.
Study involved 164 adults diagnosed with ADHD. 9.5% of the ADHD patients had narcissistic personality disorder. Narcissistic traits showed strong associations with ADHD symptoms.
Narcissistic traits were also associated with several adverse psychosocial outcomes, including anxiety, depression, impulsiveness, and lower quality of life. These associations persisted even after adjusting for the presence of borderline personality disorder.
