Being a narcissist gets you ahead because it makes you mentally tough
6 years, 9 months ago

Being a narcissist gets you ahead because it makes you mentally tough

Daily Mail  

There's a good reason why so many successful people are narcissists. According to a new study, people with an inflated sense of self-worth get ahead in life because they are mentally tough The findings of the latest study are the result of an international collaboration headed up by researchers from Queen's University in Belfast. Dr Kostas Papageorgiou, from the School of Psychology at Queen's University Belfast, said: 'Narcissism is considered as a socially malevolent trait and it is part of the Dark Triad of personality traits - narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism. Previous research found narcissism is linked to mental toughness, and other research has shown those with greater mental fortitude perform better in school. The dark triad is a name given to three personality traits: narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism The dark triad is a name given to three personality traits: narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism.

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The eating habits that reveal your partner may be a narcissist
3 months ago

The eating habits that reveal your partner may be a narcissist

Daily Mail  

Psychologists have zeroed in on a series of eating habits that could give you a clue that the person sitting across the dinner table might just be a narcissist. A performative preference for healthy foods while in social situations was another trait associated with narcissists, and a tendency to overestimate the health benefits of treats like red wine and dark …

The new 'monstrous' personality type: 'Dark empaths' are even more dangerous than narcissists, say experts. DR SARAH DAVIES reveals how to know if you're being manipulated by one
4 months, 1 week ago

The new 'monstrous' personality type: 'Dark empaths' are even more dangerous than narcissists, say experts. DR SARAH DAVIES reveals how to know if you're being manipulated by one

Daily Mail  

The one thing we know about narcissists is that they’re devoid of empathy. So what to make of a new psychological type – the ‘dark empath’ – similar to a narcissist in being manipulative and cold hearted, yet who, on the face of it, positively reeks of compassion? So if you’re having a tough time, an empathic person can really …

Being a narcissist can be good! An expert psychologist reveals the six signs that show you are one - and how to use it to your advantage
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Being a narcissist can be good! An expert psychologist reveals the six signs that show you are one - and how to use it to your advantage

Daily Mail  

Arrogant, egotistical, deceitful, manipulative, over-sensitive and totally lacking in empathy - just some of the ways you'd expect a narcissist to be described. Dr Ramani Durvasula, one of the world's leading experts on narcissism, explains that several of the traits narcissists possess can almost certainly be beneficial both personally and professionally. In Apple TV's The Morning Show, Billy Crudup plays …

Self-indulgent sabotage: A psychologist explains the dangers of over-diagnosing narcissism
1 year, 6 months ago

Self-indulgent sabotage: A psychologist explains the dangers of over-diagnosing narcissism

Salon  

The son of a nymph and a river-god, Narcissus was a sight for sore eyes. So it starts to feel like we're surrounded by it when we're really talking about a handful of people who are high in narcissistic traits and have gotten really adept at seeming to be everywhere. "It starts to feel like we're surrounded by it when …

The 8 traits that can help you identify a narcissist, according to experts
2 years, 2 months ago

The 8 traits that can help you identify a narcissist, according to experts

Salon  

The term "narcissist" originated from Greek mythology; according to Hellenic tradition, a beautiful hunter named Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection and stared at it until he died. "It is important to recognize that the grandiose projection of self-importance in a pathological narcissist is overcompensation for extremely low self-esteem," explained psychiatrist Dr. Bandy X. Lee in an interview …

Narcissism Is Driven by Insecurity, Says Study
4 years ago

Narcissism Is Driven by Insecurity, Says Study

News 18  

Ever thought about what motivates narcissism? The findings suggest that genuine narcissists are insecure and are best described by the vulnerable narcissism subtype, whereas grandiose narcissism might be better understood as a manifestation of psychopathy. “More specifically, the results suggest that narcissism is better understood as a compensatory adaptation to overcome and cover up low self-worth,” said lead author Mary …

Narcissistic people less likely to suffer from depression
5 years, 5 months ago

Narcissistic people less likely to suffer from depression

India TV News  

Researchers from the Queen's University Belfast have found that people who have grandiose narcissistic traits were more likely to be "mentally tough", feel less stressed and also less vulnerable to depression. "Vulnerable narcissists are likely to be more defensive and view the behaviour of others as hostile whereas grandiose narcissists usually have an over inflated sense of importance and a …

The dark triad sums up psychopaths, but the light triad defines saints
5 years, 10 months ago

The dark triad sums up psychopaths, but the light triad defines saints

ABC  

Psychology researchers have flipped their focus away from narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism to explore what characteristics are present in people who are the everyday saints around us. In contrast, researchers have recently defined the "light triad" — the traits of a loving person with a focus on others The researchers say naming these traits gives some much-needed focus on our …

Narcissism is not all bad. It can help boost grades in school
6 years, 9 months ago

Narcissism is not all bad. It can help boost grades in school

Hindustan Times  

Did you think that being narcissistic or having an inflated sense of self-importance was not good? The findings suggested that the relationship between narcissism and mental toughness could be one of the personality mechanisms that increases sense of self worth which may translate to higher motivation in some contexts. “Narcissism is considered as a socially malevolent trait and it is …

How ruthless are you? - take the test to find out
8 years, 11 months ago

How ruthless are you? - take the test to find out

The Independent  

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How evil are YOU? Test reveals whether you have Machiavellian traits
9 years, 3 months ago

How evil are YOU? Test reveals whether you have Machiavellian traits

Daily Mail  

From getting revenge to manipulating a friend, all of us have a dark side. To do the quiz, users measure their own 'dark side' by answering questions about their Machiavellianism, narcissistic and psychopathic tendencies, by either agreeing or disagreeing with statements such as: 'I use clever manipulation to get my way' and 'I hate being the centre of attention' Machiavellianism …

How dark is your personality?
9 years, 4 months ago

How dark is your personality?

BBC  

How dark is your personality? Psychologists believe the “dark triad” of personality – Machiavellianism, narcissism and psychopathy – might help you succeed in life. To measure your own dark side, choose how much you agree or disagree with the simple statements below – and we'll tell you how dastardly you actually are. If you would like to learn more about …

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