Narcissism can be defined as an individual’s tendency to consider him or herself as superior, deserving, entitled, or “special,” along with the propensity to marginalize, demean, and invalidate others ...

In recent years, the phrases "self-love" and "living for oneself" have become popular trends among young people. However, in ...

Narcissistic rage is a term first coined by author Heinz Kohut in 1972 to describe the tendency of people with narcissistic ...

Narcissism is a term that gets thrown around a lot, but true narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)—including covert narcissism—is actually quite rare. “This personality disorder happens within 0.05% ...

Whether it is politics, sports, entertainment, or relationships, a term being bandied about with great frequency these days is “Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).” It is being used so casually ...

Can narcissism be inherited, or is it shaped by life experiences? Science shows both genes and environment influence narcissistic traits.

In modern dating culture, narcissism, a personality pattern marked by excessive self-importance, need for admiration, and ...

In a recent article in the APS Observer, psychologists W. Keith Campbell and Jean M. Twenge explore the rise in narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). They point to culture as part of ...

This story discusses child abuse. If you are a child being abused, or know a child who may be facing abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 422-4453, or go to ...