May 2017 PMID 28301765

Controversies in Narcissism.

Joshua D Miller, Donald R Lynam, Courtland S Hyatt, W Keith Campbell

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The overall discourse points to a cautious curiosity about narcissism, exemplified by a post emphasizing the importance of learning about NPD and referencing literature, which indicates a desire to deepen understanding. The tone varies from supportive to neutral, with some posts referencing the publication directly and others sharing personal perspectives, reflecting a moderate level of engagement and interest without strong agreement or high impact.

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The discussion reflects a neutral position, with some support for understanding narcissism but no clear consensus or disagreement present.

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There's a moderate level of curiosity, especially with a comment about reading the literature, indicating some engagement with the topic.

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The posts show repeated mentions of the publication and a willingness to delve into the subject, even citing specific efforts like reading the research.

ImpactNeutral impact

The influence of the discussion seems limited, with some emphasis on the importance of understanding NPD but no widespread calls for action or significant influence noted.

Abstract in brief

There has been increased research and discussion about narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), but this has also sparked debates about how to define and distinguish different forms of narcissism, such as grandiose (overt, boastful) and vulnerable (shy, insecure).
Critics argue that not clearly distinguishing these variants has led to confusion in understanding narcissism, affecting how it is studied and diagnosed, and how normal versus pathological narcissism is viewed.
The authors suggest using trait-based models of personality to better clarify these debates, helping to differentiate between different types of narcissism and improve consistency in research and clinical practice.]

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Salvete Lamia

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@Valuemancer This is why I encourage ppl to learn more about NPD instead of using it as a weapon. Ts ppl are not harming us, they are literally freeing us from the oppressive systems that fed on fear and shame. Exclusion of tsw from our spaces is what's harming us! https://t.co/YKBfHX2moB

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Diego Forero MD, PhD

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Free-runner

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@historyrepeat @azrielshields @jaricadavis @murphy_smom @HoarseWisperer No I just actually read the literature. For example: https://t.co/03jXkOUeew

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Nature Yogi Marco Andre

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