Narcissistic Tendencies: A Descriptive Study of Academic Organizations of Far Eastern University – Manila

This study focuses on the narcissistic tendencies of student leaders at Far Eastern University - Manila's Institute of Arts and Sciences (IAS) during the academic year 2023-2024. Employing a quantitative descriptive research design, data from 19 student-leaders were gathered through an online survey using the Unified Narcissism Scale (UNS). The study examined five factors: contingent self-esteem, leadership, grandiose fantasy, vanity, and hiding needs, demonstrating an intricate understanding of narcissistic tendencies among student leaders. While contingent self-esteem and leadership yielded inconsistent results, grandiose fantasy and hiding needs are better understood in terms of motivation for recognition, influence, and willingness to be vulnerable. Vanity is generally neutral in terms of self-presentation and presentation of oneself. These findings help to better understand leadership dynamics in educational settings and provide knowledge about human behavior and interpersonal dynamics, underlining the significance of addressing narcissistic tendencies in student leadership roles with the aim to promote healthier learning environments.