Narcissism
I Drove Across America to Find Out What Makes Gen Z Tick
There's a stubborn optimism among my generation. We care deeply, and we're ready to be listened to.
Another Threat to Our Democracy: Narcissism
New research finds self-centered people are less likely to support democratic values.
Humblebragging Just Makes You Look Like a Fraud
New research finds the common practice inadvertently projects insincerity.
Millennials May Not Be Such Narcissists After All
New research finds recent college students are no more self-absorbed than their predecessors.
How Collective Narcissism Helps Explain Trump
The perception that your group is losing ground relative to others can propel a dangerous spiral into populist nationalism.
Reality TV Linked to Heightened Narcissism
New research finds a link between higher levels of narcissism and a preference for certain television genres, including sports.
And That's Me With the Mona Lisa!
Surprised museum researchers find many visitors snap photographs of themselves with the masterpieces.
The Complex Psychology of the Geek
The Force is with you, because you're special.
Tweets From Mobile Devices Convey More Egotism
New research finds they also contain more negative words than Web-based tweets.
Are Americans Really More Narcissistic?
Everybody thinks Americans are narcissistic—even Americans—but they're only partly right, psychologists argue.
How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Narcissists
A new study teases out the parenting that makes the difference between narcissism and high self-esteem.
#InstagrammingAfrica: The Narcissism of Global Voluntourism
Voluntourism is ultimately about the fulfillment of the volunteers themselves, not necessarily what they bring to the communities they visit.
Narcissists Are Capable of Empathy After All
New research from the U.K. suggests people with narcissistic tendencies can be moved by others’ suffering.
Your Moderately Narcissistic Boss Might Be a Great Leader
A meta-analysis of previous studies shows that moderate self-obsession is positively correlated with effective leadership.
Narcissists’ New Need: More Twitter Followers
New research provides evidence that narcissism, and the resultant need for admiration, drives tweeting.
Study: Narcissism Breeds Belief in One’s Own Creativity
British researchers report narcissists are more likely than most to engage in creative activities.
What Narcissists Talk About When Narcissists Talk About Narcissism
Or: What We Talk About When We Talk About Narcissism.
Language in Books Reflects Increasingly Individualistic Culture
Researchers report an increase in individualistic words and phrases in American books published over the past half-century.
Song Lyrics Reflect Narcissism in Our Culture
New research finds a shift in emphasis in pop song lyrics over the decades, from “we” to “me.”
Narcissism Linked to Attractiveness
New research suggests people who enjoy gazing in the mirror have reason to like what they see.