Do Narcissists Lack Empathy? It Depends Whether narcissists lack empathy or not largely depends on what we mean when we say “empathy.”
Don’t Poke the Bear People with high levels of narcissism tend to lash out aggressively—especially when provoked.
The Powerful Are More Grateful. What!? Powerful individuals feel more grateful than less powerful people. Differences in self-esteem may explain this.
Why are Narcissists Promoted in their Jobs? Recommendations of supervisors are critical for employee promotion chances. Is there something about narcissistic employees that makes them seem more promotable?
The Fine Line between Spirituality and Narcissism: Spiritual Self-enhancement Spiritual belief systems teach us to be modest and non-judgmental. But, ironically, spiritual training can make people feel superior to others.
Are You the Trophy of a Narcissist? Narcissists collect trophies of past relationships much like big game hunters collect taxidermied animals and athletes collect medals.
Are Only Children Narcissistic? Most people believe that people who are only children are higher in narcissism than those with brothers and sisters, but is that true?
Do Narcissists Feel as Good about Themselves and Their Lives as They Seem To? A Lie Detector Investigation We led narcissists to believe that a lie detector could tell us if they were lying about how awesome they think they are.
How Narcissism Relates to Social Media Some people higher in narcissism may enjoy using social media, but others find it deflating and distressing.