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Global Study Reveals Surprising Patterns of Narcissism

1/29/2026

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A pair of studies in Self and Identity and Personality and Individual Differences finds narcissism patterns across 53 countries.
Younger adults, men, and those who perceive themselves as having high social status exhibit higher narcissistic traits.
The research distinguishes grandiose and vulnerable narcissism, with the vulnerable type linked to insecure attachment styles.
Counterintuitively, individuals from collectivistic cultures report higher narcissism, suggesting culture influences beyond individualism.

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Story summary

A pair of studies in Self and Identity and Personality and Individual Differences finds narcissism patterns across 53 countries.
Younger adults, men, and those who perceive themselves as having high social status exhibit higher narcissistic traits.
The research distinguishes grandiose and vulnerable narcissism, with the vulnerable type linked to insecure attachment styles.
Counterintuitively, individuals from collectivistic cultures report higher narcissism, suggesting culture influences beyond individualism.