J Pers August 2019 PMID 30320405

Misperceiving grandiose narcissism as self-esteem: Why narcissists are well liked at zero acquaintance.

Miranda Giacomin, Christian H Jordan

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Several posts highlight the core takeaways from the publication, such as the idea that people misjudge narcissists' self-esteem, which leads to positive first impressions, exemplified by the comments like 'This is why Gaston's genes propagate.' The tone is straightforward and somewhat reflective, using phrases like 'This is why...' to connect the research to broader themes, which indicates a moderate level of engagement with the article's implications, but without extensive debate or critical analysis.

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The posts largely acknowledge or accept the findings, suggesting that people do tend to view narcissists positively due to misperceptions of self-esteem.

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Discussions indicate some curiosity, especially with reactions like 'This is why Gaston's genes propagate', hinting at interest in evolutionary or biological explanations.

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Comments are relatively surface-level, with some referencing the original publication or making brief insights, but they don't delve deeply into critique or detailed analysis.

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Overall, the discussions suggest mild awareness rather than major shifts in opinion or understanding.

Abstract in brief

People tend to form positive first impressions of grandiose narcissists, even when they can recognize their narcissism.
This positive perception is linked to the belief that narcissists have high selfesteem, which is generally valued socially.
The studies suggest that people often confuse narcissism with high selfesteem, leading to liking them more, but this illusion disappears when the narcissism is made obvious.

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