Narcissism

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.

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.