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The Many Faces of Narcissism
Narcissism has become a bit of a buzzword, and we’ve learned a good deal about it but there’s much left to explore
The combination of technology and the ongoing significant events of the last few years offer us a unique peek into our internal experiences and psychology as a species. We’re undergoing some major transitions, and thanks to things like advanced research methods and social media, we can see how people respond (and react) to the process in real-time.
We’re learning more about mental health and people’s priorities but also seeing the rise of different personalities. For instance, the word “narcissism” has become popular over the last few years. These days, narcissism is openly associated with politics, especially since the rise of Trump, and is a common buzzword in the news and on social media. But what exactly is narcissism, who does it affect most, and how prevalent is it? Turns out, the answers are less straightforward than you might expect.
Men Are More Narcissistic, But…
A massive 2015 study, which included over 30 years’ worth of data from more than 475,000 participants, discovered that, on average, men are more narcissistic than women.
