The Association Between Narcissism and Implicit Self-Esteem: A Test of the Fragile Self-Esteem Hypothesis

The Office of Graduate Studies has verified and approved the above named committee members iii A mima, a Kiko y a los que dejamos en Cuba iv ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I appreciate the contributions and support from the following individuals: Dr. Bryan Loney, my major professor, and my dissertation committee members: Dr. also thank my colleague Mark Reeves for his instrumental assistance in programming. This project would not have been completed today without his help. Although not directly involved with this project, many other individuals, with their direction, assistance, and support, have propelled me to this point. To the many educators that have guided me over the years, from the time I lived in Cuba to those in the U.S., I acknowledge your contributions. More recently, Dr. Murray Krantz, who as a freshman encouraged me to learn about research, and Dr. Wallace A. Kennedy, my undergraduate advisor, without him this trajectory would have ended differently. You both deserve recognition and have my deepest gratitude. Much love to my husband, family and friends: your endless encouragement and optimism came at all appropriate times.