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Narcissism and Accounting Majors
American Journal of Business Education
  • Jill C. Brown, University of Kansas Main Campus
  • Michael D. Akers, Marquette University
  • Don Giacomino, Marquette University
Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Publication Date
5-1-2013
Publisher
The Clute Institute
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Abstract

Narcissism is a personality trait that varies in individuals much like other characteristics. Accordingly, narcissism can positively or negatively impact the leadership style and career of business leaders. While personality research has examined the level of narcissism in college-aged students over the past 30 years, only recently has limited research examined narcissism in business students. Prior research has not examined accounting students. Using the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI), we assess the level of narcissism in accounting students at a public and private institution in the Midwest. Our findings show accounting students have a lower level of narcissism than other business students, both undergraduate and graduate, and the general population of college-age students. We find differences in the level of narcissism by gender and whether the student is a leader, or not, in student organizations. We also discuss implications for accounting education.

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Published version. American Journal of Business Education, Vol. 6, No. 3 (May/June 2013): 375-384. DOI. © Clute Institute. Used with permission.

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Citation Information
Jill C. Brown, Michael D. Akers and Don Giacomino. "Narcissism and Accounting Majors" American Journal of Business Education (2013) ISSN: 1942-2504
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/michael_akers/12/