A form of narcissism may be surprisingly adaptive in low-stress teens

A form of narcissism may be surprisingly adaptive in low-stress teens

A new study published in Personality and Individual Differences suggests that the behavioral outcomes of adolescent narcissism are not uniform, but instead depend on the type of narcissism and an individual’s exposure to chronic stress. The research indicates that under conditions of low biological stress, one form of narcissism may be associated with positive social behaviors without a corresponding rise in aggression. Researchers have long con…