Objects:
@EN In order to define different concepts of narcissism in Korea, this study was designed to compare the concept of narcissism by Korean laymen with that of DSM-III-R.
@ES Methods:
@EN 1) Initially, 2 laymen & 4 psychiatric personnel were interviewed and made to describe in free association on narcissism. With these results and the DSM-III-R diagnostic criteria of narcissistic personality disorder, we developed a
semistructured
interview. 2) Using this semistructured interview, authors interviewed 28 key informants(1 laymen, 14 psychiatric residents) and asked them to describe their own understanding of prototypical person of narcissism. Psychiatric residents were
comparative
subjects to laymen.
@ES Results:
@EN Laymen thought positively that narcissism was one part of personality, made them achieve self-confidence and a new vitality in life, and consequently made them more enthusiastic in one's work, Narcissism was thught to result in possible
difficulties
of interpersonal relationships espeually by psychiatric residents. There was a gender difference which concentrated on the differences-men thought level of education, job success, fame and money more important whereas women took as important
factors
such as appearance, relationships with one's spouse or lover and his social standing. Men overtly require acceptance by others whereas women self-absorption and intellectual achievement. When one is denied, men directly show aggressive response
whereas
women show this indirectly and later, Laymen saw narcissism as normal, while some saw it as a personality disorder or mental disorder. Reasons contribute to narcissism were developmental factor and socioenvironmental factor.
@ES Conclusions:
@EN Concepts and psychopathology of narcissism did not seem little difference between opinions of laymen and DSM-III-R Laymen took narcissism more positively than psychiatric residents. It was taken as part of personality, required for normal
development and professional capabilities are above average and have achievement and self-confidence. Narcissism did not require treatment or when necessary it would become better. Results suggested that narcissism has sex difference more or
less.
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