Examining the relationship between narcissism and Machiavellianism levels in students receiving health education

Objective: This research was conducted to examine the relationship between narcissism and Machiavellianism levels in students receiving health education. Material and methods: This research, which is planned as a descriptive-correlational type, was carried out between March-April 2020 from students who received health education at Igdir University and Agri Ibrahim Cecen University. Results: According to the findings obtained from the study, the total score average of the Narcissism Personality Inventory of the students was 5.353±2.70. The total score average of Machiavellianism Scale was 53.029±6.53. In addition, it was found that there is a positive statistically significant relationship between the Narcissism Personality Inventory total score and the Machiavellianism Scale total score. Conclusion: It was found that the narcissistic level of the students receiving health education is at medium level and the machiavellist level is low. It is recommended to apply this study to students studying in different professions.