Research + News | Topic: Narcissism

Scientists Link Selfies To Narcissism, Addiction & Mental Illness

The growing trend of taking smartphone selfies is linked to mental health conditions that focus on a person’s obsession with looks. Read the rest of the article here.

Faking It: How Selfie Dysmorphia Is Driving People To Seek Surgery

Filters have never been more prevalent – and it’s leading some people to have fillers, Botox and other procedures. What’s behind the obsessive pursuit of a flawless look? Read the article here.

Six Potential Downsides of Social Media

The first generation raised with social media must recognize that each introduction of new technology brings some unintended consequences with it. Tim Elmore suggests we find ways to counter the negative realities that coincide with the emergence of social media. Read his blog post here.

A Selfie Obsessed Generation (Infographic)

This infographic called: Selfie Obsession: The Rise of the Social Media Narcissist is timely. Check out the infographic here.

The Real Reason I’m Leaving Facebook and Twitter

Sideswipes: We’re at a Weird Moment in Narcissism

The selfie has created a sideswipe between ego and audience, and our society has yet to figure out what to do with collision. Read the article here.