Narcissistic Entitlement
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DefinitionNarcissistic entitlement refers to a belief that one's importance, superiority, or uniqueness should result in getting special treatment and receiving more resources than others. For example, individuals high in narcissistic entitlement think that they should get more respect, more money, and more credit for doing the same work as everyone else. Narcissistic entitlement also includes a willingness to demand this special treatment or extra resources.
Context and ImportanceNarcissistic entitlement contains three components. At the root of narcissistic entitlement, individuals believe that they are uniquely superior. That is, they believe that they are different from others in ways that make them superior. Second, individuals with high levels of narcissistic entitlement feel that they are more deserving of special treatment and limited resources by virtue of their superiority ...
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