Relationship between narcissism and aggression among Macau and mainland college students

Objective To compare the differences in narcissism and aggression among mainland and Macau college students and associated factors.Methods A total of 2 195 students from Macau University of Science and Technology and Guangzhou University were investigated with questionnaire.Results Mainland students in Macau have higher scores in superiority,selfadmiration and overt narcissism score(F=22.129,14.687,10.241,P<0.05).No significant difference in aggression between mainland students in Macau and Guangzhou students.Among Macau mainland students,a significant correlation between hostility,aggression toward self and vulnerability and covert narcissism score was found(P<0.05).Vulnerability and entitlement can predict each dimensions of aggression in Macau mainland students(P<0.05).Conclusion Vulnerability and entitlement associates with aggression in mainland students in Macau,which requires guidance from teachers reducing the occurrence of aggressive behavior.