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.

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