Narcissism may benefit the young, researchers report; but older adults? Not so much
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 10:00
in Psychology & Sociology
We all know one, or think we do: the person whose self-regard seems out of proportion to his or her actual merits. Popular culture labels these folks "narcissists," almost always a derogatory term. But a new study suggests that some forms of narcissism are at least in the short term beneficial, helping children navigate the difficult transition to adulthood.