Multidimensional perfectionism and narcissism: Grandiose or vulnerable?

Multidimensional perfectionism is related to grandiose narcissism, with other-oriented perfectionism showing the strongest, most consistent relationships. The relationships with vulnerable narcissism, however, are unclear. Our study investigated how three forms of perfectionism--self-oriented, other-oriented, and socially prescribed perfectionism (Hewitt & Flett, 1991)--are related to narcissistic grandiosity and vulnerability. A sample of 375 university students completed the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (Raskin & Terry, 1988), Hypersensitive Narcissism Scale (Hendin & Cheek, 1997), and Pathological Narcissism Inventory (Pincus et al., 2009) capturing various facets of narcissistic grandiosity and vulnerability. Multiple regressions were conducted controlling for the overlap between the three forms of perfectionism and gender. Other-oriented perfectionism showed unique positive relationships with key facets of grandiose narcissism. In contrast, socially prescribed perfectionism showed positive relationships with all facets of vulnerable narcissism. Self- and other-oriented perfectionism showed positive relationships with individual facets only. Other-oriented perfectionism appears to represent a form of perfectionism predominantly related to narcissistic grandiosity, whereas socially prescribed perfectionism is predominantly related to narcissistic vulnerability. As the first study to examine perfectionism in relation to narcissistic grandiosity and vulnerability, our research both extends and clarifies the nomological network of the perfectionism construct in important ways

Perfectionism in students and positive career planning attitudes

In today's uncertain job market, university students who show positive attitudes in their career planning have an advantage. Yet, we know little what personality characteristics are associated with individual differences in career planning attitudes. The present study examined 177 university students to investigate whether perfectionism (self-oriented, other-oriented, and socially prescribed) predicted students' positive career planning attitudes (career adaptability, career optimism, and perceived knowledge of the job market). Results from multiple regressions showed that perfectionism explained 8-12% variance in career planning attitudes with (a) self-oriented perfectionism positively predicting career adaptability and career optimism, (b) other-oriented perfectionism positively predicting perceived knowledge, and (c) socially prescribed perfectionism negatively predicting career adaptability. The findings suggest that perfectionism is a personality characteristic that may both underpin and undermine students' positive attitudes towards career planning

Optimal Patch-Leaving Behaviour: A Case Study Using The Parasitoid Cotesia rebecula

1. Parasitoids are predicted to spend longer in patches with more hosts, but previous work on Cotesia rubecula (Marshall) has not upheld this prediction. Tests of theoretical predictions may be affected by the definition of patch leaving behaviour, which is often ambiguous. 2. In this study whole plants were considered as patches and assumed that wasps move within patches by means of walking or flying. Within-patch and between-patch flights were distinguished based on flight distance. The quality of this classification was tested statistically by examination of log-survivor curves of flight times. 3. Wasps remained longer in patches with higher host densities, which is consistent with predictions of the marginal value theorem (Charnov 1976). Under the assumption that each flight indicates a patch departure, there is no relationship between host density and leaving tendency. 4. Oviposition influences the patch leaving behaviour of wasps in a count down fashion (Driessen et al. 1995), as predicted by an optimal foraging model (Tenhumberg, Keller & Possingham 2001). 5. Wasps spend significantly longer in the first patch encountered following release, resulting in an increased rate of superparasitism

Fostering intrapreneurship in Scotland: internal and external factors, influences and tensions

This research investigates how intrapreneurship is facilitated in Scottish organisations across different sectors, drawing upon four strands of literature: entrepreneurship, human resource management, organisational behaviour, and organisational theory. The overarching aim is to explore how intrapreneurship is understood and enabled in organisations, emphasising the internal organisational dynamics, as well as external shocks and influences. The study reviews literature across individual, team, and organisational levels affecting intrapreneurship while considering external environmental impacts, synthesising these strands into a conceptual model. A comparative multi-case study approach was employed, investigating three organisations in Scotland through semi-structured interviews and documentary analysis of organisational and government policies. Interviews were conducted with management and employees at each level in the case organisations. Thematic analysis and an abductive approach were adopted to identify and analyse recurring patterns informed by the conceptual framework. As intrapreneurship is a complex multilevel construct, institutional logics were adopted as a lens to allow for an in-depth understanding of sectoral and industry differences in the intrapreneurship pursuit to be examined. The empirical findings show the enabling mechanisms of intrapreneurship, along with organisational tensions and competing logics. It is evident that top-down antecedents or enabling conditions are necessary to enable bottom-up ‘organic’ intrapreneurial activity. The findings demonstrate the influence of unexpected external events, pushing organisations to pursue intrapreneurship, developing antifragility and facilitating organic intrapreneurship. A multilevel model of intrapreneurship is presented, which considers all influencing factors and enabling mechanisms in its facilitation. This research contributes to knowledge, policy and practice, building upon the growing body of research on intrapreneurship. It moves beyond the individual level of analysis to provide insights into the multilevel causal mechanisms that facilitate intrapreneurship, revealing the tensions organisations face in enabling it and emphasising the need to navigate these tensions and achieve harmony. Intrapreneurship is highlighted as a key driver of innovation in the cross-sectoral cases with the potential to create change from within existing organisations. Robust evidence is provided as to how intrapreneurship may unlock untapped potential in existing organisations in Scotland and further afield

Understanding the Open Research Process

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Open Research – Key facets and Elements

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