(Neuroscience News) While narcissism may be viewed by many in society as a negative personality trait, Dr Kostas Papageorgiou, who is Director of the InteRRaCt Lab in the School of Psychology at Queen’s, has revealed that it could also have benefits. He has published two papers on narcissism and psychopathology in Personality and Individual Differences and European Psychiatry. […]
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Research Worth ‘Bragging’ About: Three Types of Arrogance Identified
(Neuroscience News) A study reports arrogance and narcissism are on a spectrum. Researchers identify three types of arrogance and reveal the associated implications.
What’s the Narcissistic Supply?
(Exploring Your Mind) Narcissists take for granted that their supply must feel, think, and act like them because, in their minds, the supply doesn’t have an identity of their own. Instead, they’re there just to please them at any time.
Narcissistic Families: Growing Up in the War Zone
(Amanda Robins, MSW, PhD) When you are raised in a narcissistic family it can feel like there is no help. Parents who are narcissistic are often self-focussed. They will relate to their children as “self-adjuncts” serving to support them and their image of themselves. Do something that reflects well on them and you are suddenly the Golden Child. Make a mistake, ask for help or express your vulnerability, and you are on your own or worse, ridiculed.
Uncovering The Toxic Way Narcissists Use Circular Conversations To Manipulate
(Elizabeth DeVille) With studies revealing that as high as 30% of young people would meet the classification requirements for narcissism, it is clear that narcissism is still alive and well in the world today. By understanding their manipulative techniques, we empower ourselves to avoid being the victim.
Excessive Use of Social Media Is Turning Us into Narcissists, Say Researchers
(Zoey Sky) Are you worried that your friends have an unhealthy obsession with taking too many selfies every day? It looks like researchers are also thinking the same thing. According to a study, the excessive use of social media, especially the posting of images and selfies, is linked to “a subsequent increase in narcissism.”