Between Imposing One's Will and Protecting Oneself: Narcissism and the Meaning of Life among Dutch Pastors

In contemporary culture, narcissism is an important and common personality trait. This trait is very significant for the meaning people experience in their lives. This article deals with an inquiry into the relationship between narcissism and the meaning of life among pastors. Narcissism is further...

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Main Author: Zondag, Hessel Jan 1950- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2005]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 2005, Volume: 44, Issue: 4, Pages: 413-426
Further subjects:B Pastoral Performance
B Pastoral Psychology
B Narcissism
B meaning of life
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Summary:In contemporary culture, narcissism is an important and common personality trait. This trait is very significant for the meaning people experience in their lives. This article deals with an inquiry into the relationship between narcissism and the meaning of life among pastors. Narcissism is further specified into several dimensions (centripetal narcissism, centrifugal narcissism, isolation and self-satisfaction) and the significance of these dimensions is examined for two central dimensions of the attribution of meaning (frame of reference and fulfilment). The article discusses the significance of the relationship between narcissism and meaning for the professional performance of pastors.
ISSN:1573-6571
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/s10943-005-7180-0