Children who are told they are special by their parents are more likely to become narcissists, according to a study Monday that aimed to uncover the origins of extreme selfishness.
Mar 9, 2015
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We all know one, or think we do: the person whose self-regard seems out of proportion to his or her actual merits. Popular culture labels these folks "narcissists," almost always a derogatory term. But a new study suggests ...
Aug 10, 2011
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We often attribute the narcissistic tendencies of others to parenting practices or early social experiences. But new research reveals that economic conditions in the formative years of early adulthood may also play a role.
May 12, 2014
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A new statistical review of 62 studies with over 13,000 individuals found that narcissism has a modest but reliable positive relationship with a range of social media behaviors. The largest effects were with the number of ...
Dec 1, 2016
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Chances are you've met a narcissist. Someone who thinks they're better than everyone else, dominates the conversation and loves the limelight. But scientists are increasingly realizing that not all narcissists are the same—some ...
Aug 6, 2021
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People love social networks. That's the obvious conclusion from Facebook's 900 million active users and its current standing as one of the most visited sites on the web, second only to Google. New research from the University ...
Jun 26, 2012
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Excessive use of first-person singular pronouns, or 'I-talk,' is not clearly linked to a sense of self-importance and an overabundance of self-focus.
Apr 6, 2015
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Narcissists, like sharks, get a bad press. Both are generally seen as menacing, negative forces to be feared and avoided.
Nov 15, 2019
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A politically engaged electorate is key to any thriving democracy, but not everyone participates in elections and other political activities. New research found that people who are narcissistic may also be more politically ...
Sep 25, 2020
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Our interest in narcissism has never been higher, with Google searches for the word "narcissist" having steadily increased over the past decade. This term has become part of everyday parlance, readily thrown around to describe ...
Jun 30, 2023
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