Narcissism

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.

Recent research suggests that narcissistic and borderline traits amplify emotional reactions to romantic infidelity, especially in ambiguous situations.

New research reveals surprising insights into how narcissists think they're seen by others, showing that their perceptions may not be as exaggerated or distorted as you might expect.

New research suggests different forms of narcissism influenced pandemic behaviors differently, with some types leading to antisocial actions like hoarding or conspiracy belief endorsement, while others promoted prosocial behaviors, such as following health guidelines.

Narcissists are more prone to internet trolling, but high self-esteem significantly reduces this tendency, revealing self-esteem's protective role against the darker aspects of narcissistic behavior online.

Narcissistic CEOs, especially those also serving as board chair, shape board discussions to favor risk-taking, leading to increased resource allocation toward risky ventures. Their influence underscores the significant impact of personality traits on corporate decision-making.