Narcissism

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.

A study spanning the U.S. reveals narcissism's link to health outcomes, showing states with higher narcissism levels have lower obesity and depression rates but more plastic surgery and less sleep.

A new study focusing on adults diagnosed with relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder revealed a significant presence of vulnerable narcissistic traits in these individuals. This association remained even when controlling for cognitions related to this disorder.

New research links narcissism, especially a combination of vulnerable and grandiose types, to increased grudge-holding, mediated by rumination on transgressions. These findings offer new insights into emotional responses to interpersonal conflicts.

New research sheds light on how different forms of narcissism affect preferences for solitude. In addition, the findings indicate that cultural differences significantly affect this relationship in antagonistic narcissism.

Adolescents with higher narcissism are more likely to engage in both cyberbullying and prosocial online behaviors, influenced by attention-seeking, especially in the context of loneliness.

A study finds narcissists may join feminist activism to satisfy personal grandiosity, not just for societal change. This behavior can potentially undermine the success and integrity of the feminist movement, and reflects a broader pattern of using activism for self-gain...

A new study links pronounced narcissistic traits to higher levels of nomophobia and social media addiction, which mediate the relationship between narcissism and stress. The study underscores the psychological impact of digital behavior.