Narcissism Epidemic Spreads Among College Students

[chanel]

THE GIST:

* Data shows a significant increase in narcissism among Americans in the last 15 years.
* Narcissism is characterized by an unfounded and undeserved sense of entitlement.
* A generation of narcissists could lead to problems in the workplace, as well as risky business and political decisions.

"What this means is that we have generations of people entering the workforce that expect special treatment, are demanding of others and making risky decisions -- ones that could be quite costly when you consider recent business fiascoes," says Amy Brunell, an Ohio State researcher unaffiliated with the study.

There is debate about the underlying causes of any increase in narcissism. Theories implicate parents, teachers and the media, which either allow or celebrate overly permissive attitudes toward individualism, and lead to an inflated and unwarranted sense of self-importance.

Narcissism Epidemic Spreads Among College Students : Discovery News


Anyone surprised?

 

[editec]

Narcisissim, Libertarianism.

Note their similarities?

What do they both have in common?

 

[MaggieMae]

THE GIST:

* Data shows a significant increase in narcissism among Americans in the last 15 years.
* Narcissism is characterized by an unfounded and undeserved sense of entitlement.
* A generation of narcissists could lead to problems in the workplace, as well as risky business and political decisions.

"What this means is that we have generations of people entering the workforce that expect special treatment, are demanding of others and making risky decisions -- ones that could be quite costly when you consider recent business fiascoes," says Amy Brunell, an Ohio State researcher unaffiliated with the study.

There is debate about the underlying causes of any increase in narcissism. Theories implicate parents, teachers and the media, which either allow or celebrate overly permissive attitudes toward individualism, and lead to an inflated and unwarranted sense of self-importance.

Narcissism Epidemic Spreads Among College Students : Discovery News


Anyone surprised?

Not me.