Narcissism

A study found that a significant proportion of adults with ADHD exhibit narcissistic traits, particularly linked to hyperactivity and impulsivity, suggesting a complex relationship between ADHD and narcissistic pathology that impacts clinical outcomes and treatment approaches.

A study in Frontiers in Psychiatry reveals that individuals with high narcissism use grandiose fantasizing about success and power to regulate their emotions and enhance self-esteem, highlighting its key psychological role in narcissistic behavior.

A new study has found that lower 2D:4D ratios in women correlate with higher grandiose narcissism, while higher 2D:4D ratios in men correlate with higher vulnerable narcissism, suggesting a biological basis for gender differences in narcissistic traits.

A recent study found that narcissistic admiration is linked to less traditional gender role attitudes, while narcissistic rivalry is linked to more traditional views, moderated by having a daughter.

New research has found that vulnerable narcissism in women significantly predicts verbal, physical, and indirect bullying.

New research reveals that while narcissism manifests differently in women, it is equally dangerous. Women with high narcissistic traits tend to be more vulnerable and insecure, yet can be just as violent as narcissistic men.

A new study has found that grandiose narcissists excel in intelligence tests under stress by distributing their visual attention more effectively, highlighting an intriguing cognitive advantage in high-pressure situations.

Researchers identified specific gray and white matter networks that predict narcissistic personality traits. Using advanced machine learning on MRI data, they found these networks overlap with the brain's Default Mode Network.

Grandiose narcissism is related to increased aggression during daily interactions, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Personality.

A study reveals that narcissistic traits, especially agentic extraversion, drive individuals to set lofty but often unachievable goals. This tendency extends to both personal and communal aspirations, highlighting the impact of narcissism on goal-setting behaviors.

Recent findings highlight distinct metacognitive traits between grandiose and vulnerable narcissists: the former show marked overconfidence, while the latter display poorer cognitive performance without such overconfidence.

A new study identifies how facets of sexual narcissism, particularly sexual exploitation and entitlement, predict specific coercive sexual tactics in both men and women, underscoring the importance of addressing these traits in prevention programs to combat sexual aggression.

A study reveals that while extraverted narcissism may protect against romantic burnout, antagonistic and neurotic forms heighten it due to a power struggle, with notable differences between genders affecting their partners' romantic satisfaction.

Social uncertainty increases distress in those with vulnerable narcissism but doesn't necessarily boost aggression, according to new research. This challenges older views linking narcissism directly to aggressive behavior.

A new review article in the journal Brain Sciences explores the links between narcissism, fame desire, and celebrity worship, suggesting shared brain pathways.