The interplay of narcissism and self-construal in shaping sustainable work behavior in Indonesia collective culture
This study investigates the influence of self-construal (independent and interdependent self-construal) on the relationship between narcissism (agentic and communal narcissism) and sustainable work behavior within the collectivistic society of Indonesia. This research is important because the dynami...
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| author | Siti Nuzulia Anna Undarwati Pradipta Christy Pratiwi Dyah Ayu Rahmawati Luthfi Fathan Dahriyanto |
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| description | This study investigates the influence of self-construal (independent and interdependent self-construal) on the relationship between narcissism (agentic and communal narcissism) and sustainable work behavior within the collectivistic society of Indonesia. This research is important because the dynamics between narcissism and sustainable work behavior are hypothesized to vary when mediated by self-construal. This study employed a cross-sectional design with 825 government employees in Indonesia. Participants were recruited through a Google Form containing the research questionnaire, which was disseminated via WhatsApp groups in some government institutions. The findings reveal that independent self-construal negatively mediates the relationship between narcissism and all dimensions of sustainable work behavior, except for working sustainably and avoiding harm dimensions. Meanwhile, interdependent self-construal positively mediates the relationship between agentic narcissism and all dimensions of sustainable work behavior, but not for taking initiative. Both independent and interdependent self-construal also positively mediate the relationship between both forms of narcissism and all dimensions of sustainable work behavior. The results indicating that promoting a sense of interdependence among staff members may help reduce the adverse impacts of agentic narcissism and improve sustainable work practices, especially in cultures that value collectivism. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f04f2ea01d8946fdbb8daf3bb51d3bc12025-08-20T02:40:27ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Psychology2331-19082025-12-0112110.1080/23311908.2025.2532946The interplay of narcissism and self-construal in shaping sustainable work behavior in Indonesia collective cultureSiti Nuzulia0Anna Undarwati1Pradipta Christy Pratiwi2Dyah Ayu Rahmawati3Luthfi Fathan Dahriyanto4Psychology Department, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, IndonesiaPsychology Department, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, IndonesiaPsychology Department, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, IndonesiaPsychology Department, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, IndonesiaPsychology Department, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, IndonesiaThis study investigates the influence of self-construal (independent and interdependent self-construal) on the relationship between narcissism (agentic and communal narcissism) and sustainable work behavior within the collectivistic society of Indonesia. This research is important because the dynamics between narcissism and sustainable work behavior are hypothesized to vary when mediated by self-construal. This study employed a cross-sectional design with 825 government employees in Indonesia. Participants were recruited through a Google Form containing the research questionnaire, which was disseminated via WhatsApp groups in some government institutions. The findings reveal that independent self-construal negatively mediates the relationship between narcissism and all dimensions of sustainable work behavior, except for working sustainably and avoiding harm dimensions. Meanwhile, interdependent self-construal positively mediates the relationship between agentic narcissism and all dimensions of sustainable work behavior, but not for taking initiative. Both independent and interdependent self-construal also positively mediate the relationship between both forms of narcissism and all dimensions of sustainable work behavior. The results indicating that promoting a sense of interdependence among staff members may help reduce the adverse impacts of agentic narcissism and improve sustainable work practices, especially in cultures that value collectivism.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311908.2025.2532946agentic narcissismcommunal narcissismindependent self-construalinterdependent self-construalsustainability work behaviorSouth East Asian Culture & Society |
| spellingShingle | Siti Nuzulia Anna Undarwati Pradipta Christy Pratiwi Dyah Ayu Rahmawati Luthfi Fathan Dahriyanto The interplay of narcissism and self-construal in shaping sustainable work behavior in Indonesia collective culture Cogent Psychology agentic narcissism communal narcissism independent self-construal interdependent self-construal sustainability work behavior South East Asian Culture & Society |
| title | The interplay of narcissism and self-construal in shaping sustainable work behavior in Indonesia collective culture |
| title_full | The interplay of narcissism and self-construal in shaping sustainable work behavior in Indonesia collective culture |
| title_fullStr | The interplay of narcissism and self-construal in shaping sustainable work behavior in Indonesia collective culture |
| title_full_unstemmed | The interplay of narcissism and self-construal in shaping sustainable work behavior in Indonesia collective culture |
| title_short | The interplay of narcissism and self-construal in shaping sustainable work behavior in Indonesia collective culture |
| title_sort | interplay of narcissism and self construal in shaping sustainable work behavior in indonesia collective culture |
| topic | agentic narcissism communal narcissism independent self-construal interdependent self-construal sustainability work behavior South East Asian Culture & Society |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311908.2025.2532946 |
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