Psychologists develop tool to assess narcissism in job candidates
A recent study shows psychopathy and Machiavellianism, but not narcissism, influence perceptions of infidelity. For instance, Machiavellians don't usually consider fantasizing as infidelity, and psychopaths don't tend to view sexual acts as infidelity.
Study of 622 people finds that rich people are as generous as the middle class are, although the rich score slightly higher in Machiavellianism and narcissism. The rich are about as psychopathic as the poor are.
New research on the difference between Narcissism and High Self-Esteem
Why are narcissists drawn to conspiracy theories? New research suggests several reasons: collective narcissism, gullibility, paranoia, and the need for dominance and feeling special.
Globalization Is Associated With Lower Levels of National Narcissism: Evidence From 56 Countries
New research shows people higher on trait vulnerable narcissism are more likely to enjoy laughing at others and also more likely to fear being laughed at.
Research shows people (especially lonely folks) use consumption to reduce loneliness. However, consumption (e.g., using social media, or buying used, nostalgic, or anthropomorphized items) can have negative effects (e.g., paranoia, materialism, narcissism) and actually heighten loneliness.
Survey Links 'Dark Tetrad' Personality Traits Like Narcissism to Buying Crypto
Membership in sororities and fraternities linked to heightened narcissism, study finds
A research summary of what is known about the structure of narcissism, its social dynamics, its relationship with self-esteem, and what motivates narcissistic behavior.
Using data from 3 experiments (N=113; 110; 41), researchers show that when there are pressures to manage earnings, executives favor hiring people with narcissism and other dark personality traits for high-level accounting positions, even when more qualified candidates are applying for the position.
Moral Grandstanding, Narcissism, and Self-Reported Responses to the COVID-19 Crisis
