Narcissistic rivalry and its relationship to the neurotic learning style among third-year mathematics students in the general teaching methods course

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the level of narcissistic competition among a sample of third-year mathematics students in the Methods of Teaching course. The researchers also sought to identify the relationship between narcissistic competition and neurolearning, as well as the variance in average scores of the sample members in narcissism. The study sample consisted of 364 students, including 129 males and 235 females. The researchers utilized two scales to assess narcissism and neurolearning.According to the study results, there is a level of narcissistic competition at 67%, a positive correlation between narcissistic competition and neurolearning, and a variance in average scores of the sample members in narcissism and neurolearning attributed to gender and place of residence. The researchers concluded the following:

1. The results indicate that mathematics students possess a healthy level of narcissism, reflecting their self-confidence and helping them face life challenges in Iraq.
2. The study sample demonstrates a good level of understanding of neurolearning methods, as results near the average suggest that individual responses are closely aligned, enhancing the reliability of the findings.
3. The results reveal significant differences in narcissism levels between genders, with males exhibiting higher levels of narcissism compared to females, reflecting differences in self-concept between genders.

Based on these conclusions, the following recommendations were made:

1. Conduct educational workshops that clarify the difference between normative narcissism and malignant narcissism.

Guide psychological counseling professionals to formulate preliminary strategies for counseling and psychotherapy that align with the characteristics of individuals with pathological narcissism