New research has found that narcissists tend to become more generous and accommodating as they age, but they cannot completely shake off their feelings of arrogance.
Narcissistic personality traits change as we get older, according to a new study. Researchers examining the data of 37 thousand people found that narcissists became more generous and accommodating as they got older, and their empathic feelings improved. However, it has also been revealed that narcissists cannot completely get rid of their feelings of arrogance.
Research shows that narcissistic personality traits persist from childhood into adulthood. Experts identify different types of narcissism:
- Perpetrator narcissists:* Those who see themselves as superior to others and seek admiration.
- Hostile narcissists:* Those who see others as rivals, are abusive, and lack empathy.
- Neurotic narcissists:* Those who are prone to shame, insecure and sensitive to criticism.
According to the news on BBC Turkish, researchers state that narcissism scores generally decrease with age, but these changes are mild and gradual. The head of the research, Dr. According to Ulrich Orth, the behavior of some narcissists may be beneficial in the short term, but may lead to conflicts in the long term.
Psychologist Dr. According to Sarah Davies, it is emphasized that the term narcissism is widely used with the influence of social media, but its clinical meaning should be considered carefully. Davies notes that when describing a narcissist, it is more helpful to name the behaviors specifically.
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