When Narcissus Was a Boy: Origins, Nature, and Consequences of Childhood Narcissism

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#1 Nov 28 - 3PM
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When Narcissus Was a Boy: Origins, Nature, and Consequences of Childhood Narcissism

There is a new article coming out in the journal called Child Development Perspectives with the title that is the same as the title to this post. Here is the article abstract:

Not all positive self-views are alike. Developmental researchers increasingly recognize that it is important to distinguish between accurate, well-balanced positive self-views and inflated, narcissistic positive self-views. Narcissism refers to a sense of grandiosity and a strong need to be seen and admired by others. This article reviews current empirical knowledge of narcissistic traits in youths and discusses future challenges and opportunities for this rapidly developing field. Narcissism can be identified from late childhood and has similar manifestations and consequences among youths as it has among adults. Future research will need to uncover the origins and early development of narcissism. The study of childhood narcissism promises to contribute to a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of the development of the self and the consequences of the self.

I thought it was interesting that research is being done with children. It will be even more interesting of longitudinal studies are completed to track the disorder over the life course.

*end dork moment*