Narcissism

Not all narcissists are alike when it comes to sexuality. New research shows that while grandiose narcissism is tied to dominant fantasies, the insecure, vulnerable type is not.

How do you spot a narcissistic leader? Researchers have found a clue hiding in plain sight.

The social expression of narcissism may depend on internal stress levels. A new study suggests the body's physiological "wear and tear" can determine whether narcissistic traits lead to aggression or helpfulness.

What drives online trolls? A new study suggests a specific type of envy and a preference for certain media content may connect narcissistic personality traits to aggressive online behavior

Why do some people love both opera and street art? New research suggests a specific psychological profile may be at play.

A new study reveals what people imagine a narcissist looks like, generating two distinct faces based on either selfishness or vanity. While both were viewed negatively, the "vain" face was perceived as more competent, successful, and attractive, especially by other...

Narcissism has two surprisingly different faces: one is bold and grandiose, the other is vulnerable and hypersensitive. Both stem from a common core of self-importance, but their emotional experiences are worlds apart, challenging our most common stereotypes about the trait.

A recent study sheds light on how narcissists interact with the social world—not through their actions, but through what they choose to observe. The findings suggest individuals high in antagonistic narcissism prefer antisocial news and tend to avoid prosocial content.

People who strongly admire celebrities tend to score higher in materialism and vulnerable narcissism, according to a new study. The findings also suggest that feeling similar to a celebrity may play a key role in developing intense admiration.

A sweeping new study reveals that narcissistic traits—especially antagonistic rivalry—are linked to more frequent experiences of social exclusion, shaped by how narcissists perceive ambiguous interactions, how they behave toward others, and how exclusion can reinforce narcissism over time.

Researchers found that narcissists and psychopaths score lower on emotional intelligence—if measured with objective tasks. But when asked to self-rate their emotional skills, narcissists gave themselves higher marks. The findings highlight key differences in how personality shapes self-perception.

Christians scored higher than atheists on both self-compassion and grandiose narcissism, suggesting a mix of self-kindness and moral self-importance. But the two groups were equally prone to shame and fragile narcissism, revealing unexpected similarities in emotional vulnerability.

A new study of combat sports athletes in Turkey has found that narcissistic personality traits are linked to higher levels of aggression, regardless of gender, age, or experience—suggesting a stable psychological influence that may shape behavior in competitive fighting environments.

A new study suggests that narcissistic personality traits are linked to maladaptive daydreaming, with psychological defense mechanisms playing a key role in the relationship. The findings highlight how different defense styles may influence a person’s tendency to escape into fantasy.

A new study suggests that people who see their nation as uniquely important often struggle with recognizing emotions and experience more anger and contempt—factors that may help explain why they’re more likely to dehumanize both outsiders and fellow citizens.