Narcissism

Narcissists get a physiological jolt when talking about themselves—especially when sharing stories of admiration, a new study reveals.

New research published in Self & Identity challenges the assumption that everyone dislikes being gossiped about.

People with narcissistic traits often struggle with compulsive social media use, but why? A new study points to fear of missing out as a key factor—while also showing that mindfulness may help break the cycle.

Personality traits, particularly vulnerable narcissism, may be linked to PTSD symptoms in veterans, according to new research.

Pathological narcissism traits, particularly vulnerability and grandiosity, are associated with variations in how depression relates to suicidal thoughts, underscoring the importance of considering personality traits in suicide risk assessments and interventions.

Individuals with heightened narcissistic grandiosity are often more involved in activism, including advocacy for LGBT causes, according to new research. This appears to be influenced by a desire to display moral superiority and gain social recognition rather than purely prosocial...

A recent study found that ghosting and stress are linked to maladaptive daydreaming and vulnerable narcissism, with mindfulness reducing, and rumination amplifying, these effects.

New research shows narcissistic admiration aligns with increased gift-giving, often reflecting self-promotion, while narcissistic rivalry is associated with reduced gifting, particularly in close relationships, potentially reflecting discomfort with social closeness.

Recent research found that childhood emotional abuse is linked to increased binge-watching tendencies in young adults, with vulnerable narcissism and emotion dysregulation acting as potential mediating factors influencing this behavior.

Curious about your personality traits? Take the NPI-13 to explore where you fall on the spectrum of narcissism.

Recent research found that when leaders and followers shared similar levels of narcissism, creative performance was higher. In contrast, creativity was lower when leaders' narcissism exceeded their followers', highlighting the dynamics of narcissism in the workplace.

Political narcissism, but not political identification, predicts dehumanization and aggression towards political opponents. Both liberals and conservatives exhibit this behavior, suggesting narcissistic group identification fuels political polarization, regardless of ideological differences.

Self-centered individuals use social media to ease their fear of missing out, not to boost their egos, according to new research, suggesting insecurity rather than confidence drives their behavior online.

A study examining the relationship between national identity and humor has found that national narcissism, but not national identification, is linked to the fear of being laughed at and the enjoyment of ridiculing other nations.

Recent research suggests that individuals with vulnerable narcissism struggle to regulate emotions due to poor self-reflection. Improving self-mentalizing skills could help these individuals manage emotional challenges more effectively.