The Increase in Narcissism in College Students

2018-11-05T04:40:30+00:00

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yooshio · 2018-11-05T04:40:34+00:00

These traits include assertiveness, extraversion, dominance, self-esteem and individualistic focus.

These traits allegedly define narcissism?

If it's not addictive, I'd like to have some of what they're smoking.

shit-zen-giggles · 2018-11-05T04:28:27+00:00

Narcissism has been increasing in our society for a long time. Authors Twenge and Campbell (2009) reported that research indicates that all the major characteristics that define narcissism increased significantly in adults in the U.S. between the 1950’s and the 1990’s with the increase accelerating since 2002. These traits include assertiveness, extraversion, dominance, self-esteem and individualistic focus.

Moreover, these authors cited a study conducted by Stinson, Dawson and Goldstein et al., (2008) which showed that within a large sample surveyed from 2006-2007, 1 out of 10 individuals in their 20’s displayed narcissistic personality disorder. In fact, it was the more extreme forms of these traits that were being exhibited. This compared with only 1 in 30 individuals over the age of 64 evidencing the symptoms of NPD although it might be predicted that older adults had longer to develop an overly positive self-image based on their sense of having more experience and knowledge than younger adults.

According to the empirical evidence ,in particular today’s new adults (Millennials/GenY, born after 1980) are more “Generation Me” than “Generation We” compared to generations that came before. Five data sets have been used to demonstrate this generational increase in narcissism. While it has been known that college age young adults, teens and children have been showing increased self-esteem over the generations, narcissism is not narcissism is not just confidence. It is exaggerated overconfidence which is linked to negative interpersonal relationships.

Narcissistic traits correlate positively with such characteristics as vanity, materialism, attention seeking, unrealistic expectations for the future, anger and aggression. Those with narcissistic tendencies take more resources than their share while leaving inadequate amounts for others, and value money, fame and image above family, altruism and being supportive of their community (Twenge & Campbell, 2009).

scheissegibbon · 2018-11-05T12:59:43+00:00

Generation Me

Nyet, comrade, Generation We!

Soviet anthem intensifies

Title	The Increase in Narcissism in College Students
Author	shit-zen-giggles
Upvotes	13
Comments	9
Date	November 5, 2018 4:28 AM UTC (7 years ago)
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