Do narcissistic people have a problem of self-esteem?

Narcissistic people are often perceived as having exaggerated self-esteem. They appear to be constantly seeking admiration and endowed with a lack of empathy that can be quite marked. Yet, a recent study cited by The Conversation suggests that the gap between the perception of these individuals of themselves and reality would be even deeper than previously imagined. This shift, stable over time, indicates that narcissistic denial would not only …