Narcissism: Three Subclassifications
- Forensic Psychology
- Mon 26th Jun 2023
Between 2010 and 2017 there were on average 357 peer reviewed articles each year studying narcissism. That’s a lot. Anecdotally, I see around five references a week on social media, regarding this personality disorder and self-defense/personal safety. However, it should be understood that within both the academic and clinical communities, there is much debate and even controversy surrounding this personality disorder. Whilst the DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) provides the foundation and definition of what narcissism is, this should be seen more as a starting point than a conclusion e.g., it lists the behaviors that define narcissism...
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