Narcissism

Passive aggression is more than just frustrating; it’s a weapon. When someone consistently uses backhanded compliments, sabotage, or the silent treatment, you may be dealing with a narcissist. Here’s how to spot the signs and protect your mental wellbeing.

Researchers have uncovered a link between narcissistic traits and attitudes toward war and peace.

A new study highlights how narcissism can distort workplace fairness. Researchers found that narcissistic individuals often feel entitled and perceive inequity, suggesting that inflated self-views may skew how people judge their contributions and the rewards they receive.

New research published in Behavioral Sciences shows that certain narcissistic traits are linked to anti-immigrant attitudes through competitive worldviews and ideological beliefs, highlighting the role of personality in shaping how people view immigrants and social hierarchies.

A new meta-analysis reveals that vulnerable narcissism is moderately linked to insecure attachment styles, particularly preoccupied and fearful types. The findings highlight how early emotional experiences may shape narcissistic traits and underscore the importance of supporting healthy childhood development.

Narcissism in political leaders may have roots in childhood. A recent study explores how Hitler, Putin, and Trump experienced similar emotional trauma and parenting styles that contributed to unhealthy narcissistic development and shaped their political personas.

Teens who score higher in extraversion, narcissism, and dramatic emotional expression are more likely to want to be influencers, according to a new study. The findings suggest that personality shapes how young people see their future in the digital age.

When narcissistic CEOs feel lonely, they are more likely to hide their true emotions and perform socially expected ones instead, according to a new study examining how personality and isolation shape emotional behavior at the executive level.

Narcissism might not be evolutionarily adaptive after all. A Serbian study found that individuals high in narcissism, particularly the vulnerable form, tend to have fewer children and less interest in parenting, partly due to relationship instability and emotional insecurity.

A study tracking Polish adults over eight months finds that nearly all narcissism types, except sanctity, are tied to social networking site addiction. Some traits even show a bidirectional relationship with addiction symptoms, shedding light on digital-age personality dynamics.

A new study suggests that narcissistic personality traits—especially feelings of entitlement and antagonism—are strongly linked to political polarization. The findings highlight how psychological tendencies may fuel both loyalty to political in-groups and hostility toward opposing sides.

A recent study sheds new light on the complicated nature of narcissism. Rather than a single personality type, researchers identified four different narcissistic profiles.

Despite their swagger, narcissistic individuals often misread social interactions as rejection, reinforcing feelings of exclusion and insecurity.

Brain scans analyzed with AI reveal how narcissistic and Machiavellian traits align with different brain networks.

Narcissistic people were more honest after receiving a specific ethical warning, according to a new study exploring how to prevent moral rationalizations.