The Narcissism Epidemic

Narcissism is on the rise among individuals and in American culture.

Narcissism
How Dare You Say Narcissism Is Increasing?

Jean M Twenge Ph.D. on August 12, 2013

Are today’s young people more narcissistic than previous generations? And how else are they different – or the same? We know more than you might think.

Are today’s young people more narcissistic than previous generations? And how else are they different – or the same? We know more than you might think.

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The Revenge of the Insulted Narcissist

Jean M Twenge Ph.D. on July 25, 2012

It's now emerging that Colorado theater shooter James Holmes failed his graduate school oral exams last month. Although he graduated from UC Riverside with honors as an undergraduate, leading the chancellor of the university to say "Academically, he was at the top of the top," those who worked with Holmes directly say his research work was often substandard.

It's now emerging that Colorado theater shooter James Holmes failed his graduate school oral exams last month. Although he graduated from UC Riverside with honors as an undergraduate, leading the chancellor of the university to say "Academically, he was at the top of the top," those who worked with Holmes directly say his research work was often substandard.

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What Is Your Generation Like?

Jean M Twenge Ph.D. on March 21, 2012

They are shaping a new world, but no one knows what to call them. Americans born between 1982 and 1999 (now ages 13 to 30) have been called Millennials, GenY, NetGen, Generation Me, and iGen. Not only is their name in dispute, but there's disagreement about how they differ from previous generations.

They are shaping a new world, but no one knows what to call them. Americans born between 1982 and 1999 (now ages 13 to 30) have been called Millennials, GenY, NetGen, Generation Me, and iGen. Not only is their name in dispute, but there's disagreement about how they differ from previous generations.

Child Development
Is your daughter getting a little narcissism for Christmas?

Jean M Twenge Ph.D. on December 23, 2010

Most striking, the website associated with the dolls is called innerstarU.com. Let's count off the so-big-you-can't-miss-them hyperindividualistic messages embedded in this name.

Most striking, the website associated with the dolls is called innerstarU.com. Let's count off the so-big-you-can't-miss-them hyperindividualistic messages embedded in this name.

"Don't ask, don't tell": Systematic discrimination now ended
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Shhh, don't tell: Individualism has its upsides

Jean M Twenge Ph.D. on December 22, 2010

Individualism is the belief that the self is more important than social rules. Sometimes that leads to self-centeredness and disaster. In this case, the social rule -- don't be gay, and if you are, hide it -- was wrong. That's why today is a great day.

Individualism is the belief that the self is more important than social rules. Sometimes that leads to self-centeredness and disaster. In this case, the social rule -- don't be gay, and if you are, hide it -- was wrong. That's why today is a great day.

Personality
The anti-narcissist: Our true hero

Jean M Twenge Ph.D. on November 16, 2010

The first living recipient of the Medal of Honor since 1976 says he did nothing extraordinary and credits his fellow soldiers. He is a shining example of humility, the opposite of narcissism.

The first living recipient of the Medal of Honor since 1976 says he did nothing extraordinary and credits his fellow soldiers. He is a shining example of humility, the opposite of narcissism.

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