Impact of Narcissistic Trait on Various Levels: Lack of Forgiveness, Bully and Delinquent Behaviours

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The question is how does narcissism lead to delinquent behaviours? By summing up all the previously discussed factors and it is arguably narcissists’ lack of empathy that allows them to enact their urges or devious plans (Ritter et al., 2011). Empathy is defined as both the cognitive ability to understand others’ perspectives; and the affective tendency to respond to others by sharing their emotions or feeling compassion (Davis, 1983). Robinson, Roberts, Strayer, and Koopman (2007) conducted a research and found out that empathy helped to distinguish offenders much better and more precisely. Thus, this is a very important concern in the association between trait narcissism and criminal behaviours. When the issue comes to criminal activities, it is inevitable for us to regard this as an extremely important matter. Needless to say, the influences of any delinquent behaviours will have an atrocious impact on everything around us. Our normal lives might be interrupted, some other people’s lives or properties may suffer a loss and the stability of the society will be affected.

All in all, the link between trait narcissism and lack of forgiveness, bully and delinquent behaviours are still arguable. Though it is true that narcissism causes theses undesired behaviours, but it is not the sole cause, further researches are still needed to find out other vital factors that may cause these behaviours. By discuss three types of behaviours progressively, it is not hard to see that narcissism trait itself is quite undesirable due to the negative aspects it brings. However, it has its own advantage, trait narcissists are more extraverted, emotionally stable and psychologically healthy (Miller & Campbell, 2008). Since this trait is potentially undesired and dangerous, early childhood education measures could be used to prevent bully and maintain teenagers’ safety. In addition, further research could be on more commonality between offenders. By finding out the casual relationship between trait narcissism and criminal behaviours, offenders’ identities can be easily predicted so as to increase the stability of the society.

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