July 2010 PMID 20001728

Pathological narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder.

Aaron L Pincus, Mark R Lukowitsky

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61
Peak: 3 in Oct 2019
across 4 sources since May 2019

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694,100
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1,296

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31,766

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May 2019 – Nov 2025

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  • X / Twitter31 posts
  • News17 articles
  • YouTube8 videos
  • Blogs5 articles

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The overall tone reflects active interest, with many posts emphasizing the importance of accurately understanding pathological narcissism and NPD, such as mentions of treatment principles and diagnosis challenges; the choice of words conveys respect for scientific research and concern for societal implications, indicating meaningful engagement and recognition of their impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the significance of the research on pathological narcissism and NPD, with some posts explicitly supporting the importance of understanding these disorders.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions display high curiosity, as many posts delve into themes like diagnosis, treatment, and societal impact, indicating strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts showcase deep engagement through references to scientific literature, calls for understanding, and detailed insights into the subject matter.

ImpactModerate impact

The social discussions hint at a moderate impact, as they highlight the relevance of accurate diagnosis and treatment, though most focus on information dissemination rather than immediate change.

Abstract in brief

  • The text reviews research on pathological narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), highlighting a key problem with inconsistent descriptions and models across different fields, which makes it hard to unify understanding and affects diagnosis.
  • It explains that current issues include unclear definitions of normal versus pathological narcissism, and the need to better integrate the two main features—grandiosity and vulnerability—into diagnostic criteria, while avoiding overly simplistic labels like overt and covert narcissism.
  • The discussion emphasizes that resolving these criterion problems is important for improving future versions of diagnostic manuals like the DSM and advancing scientific understanding of personality disorders.]

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Gözde
@drdaisymayhem · X

Psychology Press. Ronningstam, E. (2016). Pathological Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Harvard Review of Psychiatry, 24(6), 368–378.

Nov 1, 2025 · 23 likes · 1 share · 11,344 followers View post →
Janey Gee
@monstat · X

@lady_doi @Merc_Eos Pathological narcissism and Narcissistic personality disorder in general is the biggest problem on the planet today This is why there are still quite a few people who can't see them for what they are They're like minded. The rest are naive brainwashed and caught up in the dynamic

Jun 1, 2024 · 23 likes · 1 share · 419 followers View post →
ASEPCO Psicoterapia
@_ASEPCO · X

Dimaggio, G (2022) propone principios de intervención transversales para el narcisismo patológico. https://t.co/oEO7AGDRX9 Treatment principles for pathological narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 32(4), 408–425.

Mar 31, 2023 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 19,531 followers View post →
Larry White
@zennarcissist · X

A great article on pathological narcissism and how it affects people. https://t.co/YhUK1Bc1pH

Jul 9, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,061 followers View post →
Darrin Lafferty
@darrin_lafferty · X

@3PuttGolfer @RpsAgainstTrump So you thought your two cents was important enough to comment. What it actually shows is you didn’t even take the time to research the information before you type. This is a very sad pattern of Trump supporters. https://t.co/MxT2JYU36P

Jan 31, 2024 · 3 likes · 343 followers View post →
Ask Perplexity
@AskPerplexity · X

@4c_13_1741_4 Totally hear you—“pathological narcissism” (and Narcissistic Personality Disorder) is marked by unstable self-esteem, swings between feeling superior and inferior, intense need for admiration, and difficulty tolerating empathy, which can lead to exploitive or hurtful behavior to

Sep 8, 2025 · 2 likes · 373,555 followers View post →

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Gözde
@drdaisymayhem · X

Psychology Press. Ronningstam, E. (2016). Pathological Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Harvard Review of Psychiatry, 24(6), 368–378.

Nov 1, 2025 · 23 likes · 1 share · 11,344 followers View post →
Ask Perplexity
@AskPerplexity · X

@4c_13_1741_4 Totally hear you—“pathological narcissism” (and Narcissistic Personality Disorder) is marked by unstable self-esteem, swings between feeling superior and inferior, intense need for admiration, and difficulty tolerating empathy, which can lead to exploitive or hurtful behavior to

Sep 8, 2025 · 2 likes · 373,555 followers View post →
Psikologi Diri
@PsikologiDiri · X

Ronningstam, E. (2021). Developmental and psychodynamic perspectives on pathological narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder. Personality and Mental Health, 15(1), 18–28.

Aug 7, 2025 · 1 like · 2,015 followers View post →
Thomas Hacker
@HtxHacker · X

https://t.co/CaangApKef

May 31, 2025 · 177 followers View post →
mollylooloo
@loader_heather · X

RT @monstat: @lady_doi @Merc_Eos Pathological narcissism and Narcissistic personality disorder in general is the biggest problem on the pla…

Jun 1, 2024 · 1 share · 624 followers View post →
Janey Gee
@monstat · X

@lady_doi @Merc_Eos Pathological narcissism and Narcissistic personality disorder in general is the biggest problem on the planet today This is why there are still quite a few people who can't see them for what they are They're like minded. The rest are naive brainwashed and caught up in the dynamic

Jun 1, 2024 · 23 likes · 1 share · 419 followers View post →
Joseph K
@lodest5 · X

https://t.co/VI1WWB50KG 10年以上前にAnnual Reviewsに出てるのね。 この分野、おそらく国内ではほとんど研究されてないんじゃないかな。 主に米国だろうが、NPD研究が進んでいる国は実子誘拐や片親疎外の社会的扱いは合理的なのでは。 つまり、日本の実子誘拐問題が解決しない要因の一つかもしれん

Mar 11, 2024 · 288 followers View post →
Mind and Medicine
@Minds_and_Meds · X

Understanding pathological #narcissism and narcissistic #personality_disorder (NPD) faces challenges due to inconsistencies in descriptions and #diagnosis criteria. Resolving these issues is vital for accurate assessment and #treatment. https://t.co/P60dx1Kh6t

Feb 26, 2024 · 39 followers View post →
Darrin Lafferty
@darrin_lafferty · X

@3PuttGolfer @RpsAgainstTrump So you thought your two cents was important enough to comment. What it actually shows is you didn’t even take the time to research the information before you type. This is a very sad pattern of Trump supporters. https://t.co/MxT2JYU36P

Jan 31, 2024 · 3 likes · 343 followers View post →
Javi Ciborro
@papayaykware · X

https://t.co/adsIVIhZRe Narcisismo patológico y trastorno narcisista de la personalidad

Nov 23, 2023 · 8,041 followers View post →
Super Prorata
@SuperProrata · X

People with pathological narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder have a reputation of not changing or dropping off from treatment.

Sep 18, 2023 · 102 followers View post →
@PenguinBooksSA
@PenguinBooksSA · X

What is the role of pathological narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) in the making of a serial killer? In her riveting book, Dr Sam Human (PhD) explores the role of NPD through the lived experiences of various serial murderers and showcases the profiles of

Jul 18, 2023 · 17,014 followers View post →
Nacho Serván
@Seguidsinmi · X

RT @_ASEPCO: Dimaggio, G (2022) propone principios de intervención transversales para el narcisismo patológico. https://t.co/oEO7AGDRX9 Tre…

Apr 1, 2023 · 3 shares · 383 followers View post →
Francisco José Iruela Bustos
@fco_iruela · X

RT @_ASEPCO: Dimaggio, G (2022) propone principios de intervención transversales para el narcisismo patológico. https://t.co/oEO7AGDRX9 Tre…

Mar 31, 2023 · 3 shares · 1,546 followers View post →
Álvaro Quiñones Bergeret
@lvaroQuiones2 · X

RT @_ASEPCO: Dimaggio, G (2022) propone principios de intervención transversales para el narcisismo patológico. https://t.co/oEO7AGDRX9 Tre…

Mar 31, 2023 · 3 shares · 116 followers View post →
ASEPCO Psicoterapia
@_ASEPCO · X

Dimaggio, G (2022) propone principios de intervención transversales para el narcisismo patológico. https://t.co/oEO7AGDRX9 Treatment principles for pathological narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 32(4), 408–425.

Mar 31, 2023 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 19,531 followers View post →
Ricardo Rieppi, Ph.D
@mindNYC · X

Treatment principles for pathological narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder. https://t.co/Jo0FXWfgn8

Oct 21, 2022 · 2,690 followers View post →
Scottie McSporran #DissolveTheUnion #ClaimOfRight
@Scottie30530587 · X

RT @ArchbishopStua1: https://t.co/k4WhBfB2Aj

Jul 15, 2022 · 1 share · 613 followers View post →
Para Handy
@ArchbishopStua1 · X

https://t.co/k4WhBfB2Aj

Jul 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 6,934 followers View post →
Larry White
@zennarcissist · X

A great article on pathological narcissism and how it affects people. https://t.co/YhUK1Bc1pH

Aug 3, 2020 · 1 like · 1,061 followers View post →
Pavan SSK
@Pavan_Kanwar · X

RT @zennarcissist: A great article on pathological narcissism and how it affects people. https://t.co/YhUK1Bc1pH

Jul 10, 2020 · 1 share · 2,237 followers View post →
Larry White
@zennarcissist · X

A great article on pathological narcissism and how it affects people. https://t.co/YhUK1Bc1pH

Jul 9, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,061 followers View post →
Sue
@sues_newz · X

RT @zennarcissist: A great article on pathological narcissism and how it affects people. https://t.co/ssQxL00pnc

Jun 17, 2020 · 1 share · 511 followers View post →
Larry White
@zennarcissist · X

A great article on pathological narcissism and how it affects people. https://t.co/ssQxL00pnc

Jun 16, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,061 followers View post →
Larry White
@zennarcissist · X

A great article on pathological narcissism and how it affects people. https://t.co/R66EH3aVoj

May 15, 2020 · 1 like · 1,061 followers View post →
Literary
@BRASSLI0N · X

RT @MickeyPRowe1: @murray_nyc @morgfair No, there’s lots of relevant science and data: https://t.co/tTeAmtLpxX

Apr 26, 2020 · 1 share · 24 followers View post →
Richard Morrison
@RichardMorrison · X

Hmmm..."pathological narcissism" and "narcissistic personality disorder" seem to be getting a lot more play these days. https://t.co/k6kDXHGrtB

Oct 23, 2019 · 3,565 followers View post →
Prof. Scott Barry Kaufman ⛵
@sbkaufman · X

RT @jonathanstea: @integralrising 2/2 literature. @sbkaufman does excellent work translating personality research (among other topics) f…

Oct 11, 2019 · 1 share · 109,889 followers View post →
Dr. Jonathan N. Stea
@jonathanstea · X

@integralrising 2/2 literature. @sbkaufman does excellent work translating personality research (among other topics) for public consumption: e.g., https://t.co/kUwdyxrzAA Also, here's an example of a technical deep dive on narcissism: https://t.co/t9vvaicgcB

Oct 11, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 48,008 followers View post →
Dr. Jonathan N. Stea
@jonathanstea · X

@sbkaufman Awesome, thanks for sharing this/your great paper. I was linking to this paper, which I also like: https://t.co/t9vvaitR49

Sep 2, 2019 · 1 like · 48,008 followers View post →
Ken(neth)
@KiloMikeBravo · X

@nembotavy_0101 @repubblica Pathological narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder. Annual Review Clinical Psychology (2010) https://t.co/FolpDnezYl #redflag #narcissist #narcissism #truth #narcissistredflag #psych #narcisticpersonalitydisorder #spiritualawakening #empath #ifmywoundswerevisible

May 26, 2019 · 28 followers View post →