Study: Facebook Users Are Narcissists
Using Facebook is the online equivalent of staring at yourself in the
mirror, according to a study.
Those who spent more time updating their
profile on the social networking site were more likely to be
narcissists said researchers. Facebook provides an ideal setting for narcissists to monitor their
appearance and how many “friends” they have, the study said, as it
allows them to thrive on ‘shallow’ relationships while avoiding genuine
warmth and empathy. They also tend to use the site for promoting themselves to friends or people they would like to meet, the study concluded/
Mail Foreign Service
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Question (for those who have Facebook accounts): Are you a narcissist?
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