Narcissistic Traits, Self-Esteem and Aggression Symptoms in Children and Adolescents With ADHD

This study examined self-esteem, narcissistic traits, and aggressive behaviours in 80 boys with ADHD (ages 9–14) compared to 41 healthy controls using parent and child-report questionnaires. Boys with ADHD showed significantly lower self-esteem, higher narcissism scores, and more aggression, though narcissism and aggression were not directly correlated, suggesting complex psychological pathways worth addressing in therapeutic interventions.