Low self-esteem and depression are strongly related, but there is not yet consistent
evidence on the nature of the relation. Whereas the vulnerability model states that low self …

Narcissism, a trait reflecting egocentric exceptionalism and social selfishness, has captured
scholarly interest due to its intricate composition and social implications. The construct is …

We present a process model that distinguishes 2 dimensions of narcissism: admiration and
rivalry. We propose that narcissists' overarching goal of maintaining a grandiose self is …

An important work from a leading scholar, this book explores self-development from early
childhood to adulthood. Susan Harter traces the normative stages that define the emergence …

We examined the life-span development of self-esteem and tested whether self-esteem
influences the development of important life outcomes, including relationship satisfaction …

In 2014, stories appeared in national and international media claiming that the condition of
“selfitis”(the obsessive taking of selfies) was to be classed as a mental disorder by the …

The construct of narcissism is inconsistently defined across clinical theory, social-personality
psychology, and psychiatric diagnosis. Two problems were identified that impede integration …

We review the literature on pathological narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder
(NPD) and describe a significant criterion problem related to four inconsistencies in …

The present research examined how narcissism is manifested on a social networking Web
site (ie, Facebook. com). Narcissistic personality self-reports were collected from social …

Narcissism—a personality trait encompassing grandiosity, arrogance, self-absorption,
entitlement, fragile self-esteem, and hostility—is an attribute of many powerful leaders …