New Science of Narcissism

Narcissism

How Antagonism Unfolds as a Trait of Narcissism

W. Keith Campbell, Ph.D., and Carolyn Crist on November 2, 2020

Can you be callous in specific ways? New research investigates the structure of antagonism.

Can you be callous in specific ways? New research investigates the structure of antagonism.

Media

5 Key Aspects of Social Media and Narcissism

W. Keith Campbell, Ph.D., and Carolyn Crist on October 13, 2020

Social media creates a perfect playground for narcissistic behavior. We want to connect with others, and we want to feel good while doing it.

Social media creates a perfect playground for narcissistic behavior. We want to connect with others, and we want to feel good while doing it.

Leadership

How Narcissism and Leadership Go Hand-in-Hand

W. Keith Campbell, Ph.D., and Carolyn Crist on October 6, 2020

Leadership is a natural goal for narcissists because it feeds their motivational goals of status, power, and attention.

Leadership is a natural goal for narcissists because it feeds their motivational goals of status, power, and attention.

Narcissism

The 2 Faces of Narcissism: Can You Recognize Them?

W. Keith Campbell, Ph.D., and Carolyn Crist on September 29, 2020

Narcissism has nuance and falls on a spectrum, and it can show up in different ways in different people. A new model shows the "two faces" of narcissism and how we understand it.

Narcissism has nuance and falls on a spectrum, and it can show up in different ways in different people. A new model shows the "two faces" of narcissism and how we understand it.

Health

Narcissism May Play a Role in People’s Pandemic Response

W. Keith Campbell, Ph.D., and Carolyn Crist on September 22, 2020

People who exhibit “dark” traits associated with narcissism may be less likely to embrace public health behaviors that prevent the spread of COVID-19.

People who exhibit “dark” traits associated with narcissism may be less likely to embrace public health behaviors that prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Relationships

Do You Fall in Love Easily? You Might Fall for a Narcissist

W. Keith Campbell, Ph.D., and Carolyn Crist on September 15, 2020

Those who “fall fast and fall hard” are more likely to find themselves in love with partners who have dark personality traits associated with narcissism and psychopathy.

Those who “fall fast and fall hard” are more likely to find themselves in love with partners who have dark personality traits associated with narcissism and psychopathy.

Narcissism

2 Major Ways That Narcissists Boost Their Social Status

W. Keith Campbell, Ph.D., and Carolyn Crist on September 8, 2020

Narcissists take one of two roads to win points: They build themselves up, or they tear others down.

Narcissists take one of two roads to win points: They build themselves up, or they tear others down.

Narcissism

How Narcissists Are Taking Advantage of Today’s Chaos

W. Keith Campbell, Ph.D., and Carolyn Crist on September 1, 2020

Narcissists are taking advantage of the current state of instability in the world. Learn why — and what to do.

Narcissists are taking advantage of the current state of instability in the world. Learn why — and what to do.