Envy, Narcissism, and General Self-Efficacy among University Students

Abstract

Aim of the Study: This study investigated the relationship between Envy, Narcissism, and General Self-Efficacy among University Students.

Methodology: A Cross-Sectional Survey Research Design was used to gather the data. University Students were the targeted population for the study. Participants were recruited through a random convenient sampling technique. A Random Convenient sampling technique was used to collect data.

Findings: The findings of this study showed that there is a statistically significant positive correlation between envy, narcissism, and general self-efficacy. Envy was found to be a strong predictor of both narcissism and self-efficacy. The analysis shows no statistically significant differences in envy, general self-efficacy, and narcissism between genders.  

Conclusion: It was concluded that there is a significant positive correlation between envy, narcissism, and general self-efficacy. Envy was found to be a strong predictor of both narcissism and self-efficacy. While previous research showed mixed results regarding gender differences in envy, this study found no significant gender effect, indicating that envy’s impact on narcissism and self-efficacy is similar among male and female university students.