May 2020 PMID 32426139

Narcissistic traits in young people: understanding the role of parenting and maltreatment.

Charlotte C van Schie, Heidi L Jarman, Elizabeth Huxley, Brin F S Grenyer

Mentions

23
Peak: 4 in Jun 2020
across 6 sources since May 2020

Extended reach

54,007
potential audience

Total likes

218

Video views

7,388

Mentions per month

May 2020 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter13 posts
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect support for the study’s findings, emphasizing terms like 'overprotection,' 'mimados' (spoiled), and 'repercusiones en la adultez' (consequences in adulthood), which convey concern about parenting styles' effects. The tone ranges from supportive to urgent, indicating acknowledgment of the potential influence of parental behavior on narcissistic traits, but the engagement remains somewhat superficial, with limited detailed analysis or calls for action.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions recognize and support the article's conclusion that overprotection and leniency in parenting are linked to narcissistic traits.

InterestModerate interest

The topic appears moderately interesting, with comments highlighting parental styles and implications, but lacks deep exploration of nuances.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants briefly reference the study and its findings, indicating some level of engagement, though not with detailed analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions acknowledge potential influence on parenting practices but do not suggest widespread or immediate changes in societal behavior.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that young people who remember being overprotected, overvalued, or leniently disciplined by parents tend to exhibit higher levels of grandiose and vulnerable narcissistic traits.
  • Remembrances of excessive pampering and leniency are linked to traits like unrealistic self-views, entitlement, and impaired autonomy, rather than direct experiences of maltreatment.
  • The findings suggest that specific parenting styles, especially overvaluation and leniency, play a significant role in the development of narcissistic traits in youth, independent of childhood maltreatment.]

Top posts

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Carlos Mirapeix.
@psicopeix · X

El estilo parental recordado y los rasgos narcisistas en los jovenes. "Las consecuencias de ser unos mimados" (Remembered overprotection from mothers and fathers was associated with both vulnerable and grandiose narcissistic traits). https://t.co/XOPGTdrhDT

Jun 30, 2020 · 8 likes · 5 shares · 4,342 followers View post →
Preventing Disorders of Aggression
@PsychopathyIs · X

Childhood experiences of being overprotected, overvalued, and experiencing lenient parental discipline were associated with pathological narcissism in young people. Parental warmth and maltreatment were not as strongly related to outcomes. @BioMedCentral https://t.co/kWoSX1oGLj https://t.co/zPkJCV1Mcd

Sep 29, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 1,038 followers View post →
Dr. Glauco Valdivieso
@glaucovald · X

Es tiempo de regular los estilos de crianza de los niños. La sobreprotección, sobrevaluación y excesiva flexibilidad puede ser un factor de influencia en la patología narcisista con repercusiones en la adultez y relaciones interpersonales. @BioMedCentral https://t.co/n1FOBVK22k https://t.co/AlYzUL8zeV

Jun 5, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,351 followers View post →
CLaE
@leafs_s · X

RT @psicopeix: El estilo parental recordado y los rasgos narcisistas en los jovenes. "Las consecuencias de ser unos mimados" (Remembered…

Jul 2, 2020 · 5 shares · 28,462 followers View post →
Sandip Roy
@DrSandipRoy · X

Read the research here: https://t.co/Jr4fgtFVkb

Jun 12, 2023 · 2,918 followers View post →
Hipocrates Juniors
@hipocratesjrs · X

RT @psicopeix: El estilo parental recordado y los rasgos narcisistas en los jovenes. "Las consecuencias de ser unos mimados" (Remembered…

Jul 2, 2020 · 5 shares · 2,533 followers View post →

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Lisa Michael
@LisaMic84860519 · X

RT @PsychopathyIs: Childhood experiences of being overprotected, overvalued, and experiencing lenient parental discipline were associated w…

Sep 29, 2023 · 2 shares · 7 followers View post →
Torleif Soderstrom
@TorleifSoder · X

RT @PsychopathyIs: Childhood experiences of being overprotected, overvalued, and experiencing lenient parental discipline were associated w…

Sep 29, 2023 · 2 shares · 1 followers View post →
Preventing Disorders of Aggression
@PsychopathyIs · X

Childhood experiences of being overprotected, overvalued, and experiencing lenient parental discipline were associated with pathological narcissism in young people. Parental warmth and maltreatment were not as strongly related to outcomes. @BioMedCentral https://t.co/kWoSX1oGLj https://t.co/zPkJCV1Mcd

Sep 29, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 1,038 followers View post →
Sandip Roy
@DrSandipRoy · X

Read the research here: https://t.co/Jr4fgtFVkb

Jun 12, 2023 · 2,918 followers View post →
Hipocrates Juniors
@hipocratesjrs · X

RT @psicopeix: El estilo parental recordado y los rasgos narcisistas en los jovenes. "Las consecuencias de ser unos mimados" (Remembered…

Jul 2, 2020 · 5 shares · 2,533 followers View post →
CLaE
@leafs_s · X

RT @psicopeix: El estilo parental recordado y los rasgos narcisistas en los jovenes. "Las consecuencias de ser unos mimados" (Remembered…

Jul 2, 2020 · 5 shares · 28,462 followers View post →
F. B.Pradas
@fernanpradas · X

RT @psicopeix: El estilo parental recordado y los rasgos narcisistas en los jovenes. "Las consecuencias de ser unos mimados" (Remembered…

Jul 1, 2020 · 5 shares · 1,343 followers View post →
Isabel Mirapeix Bedia
@ISABELMBE · X

RT @psicopeix: El estilo parental recordado y los rasgos narcisistas en los jovenes. "Las consecuencias de ser unos mimados" (Remembered…

Jul 1, 2020 · 5 shares · 1,223 followers View post →
Clínica Persum
@clinicapersum · X

RT @psicopeix: El estilo parental recordado y los rasgos narcisistas en los jovenes. "Las consecuencias de ser unos mimados" (Remembered…

Jun 30, 2020 · 5 shares · 335 followers View post →
Carlos Mirapeix.
@psicopeix · X

El estilo parental recordado y los rasgos narcisistas en los jovenes. "Las consecuencias de ser unos mimados" (Remembered overprotection from mothers and fathers was associated with both vulnerable and grandiose narcissistic traits). https://t.co/XOPGTdrhDT

Jun 30, 2020 · 8 likes · 5 shares · 4,342 followers View post →
Clínica Persum
@clinicapersum · X

RT @glaucovald: Es tiempo de regular los estilos de crianza de los niños. La sobreprotección, sobrevaluación y excesiva flexibilidad puede…

Jun 5, 2020 · 1 share · 335 followers View post →
Dr. Glauco Valdivieso
@glaucovald · X

Es tiempo de regular los estilos de crianza de los niños. La sobreprotección, sobrevaluación y excesiva flexibilidad puede ser un factor de influencia en la patología narcisista con repercusiones en la adultez y relaciones interpersonales. @BioMedCentral https://t.co/n1FOBVK22k https://t.co/AlYzUL8zeV

Jun 5, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,351 followers View post →
NeuroPsychBMC
@NeuroPsychBMC · X

Narcissistic traits in young people: understanding the role of parenting and maltreatment https://t.co/5zhHZonMx8

May 12, 2020 · 1,586 followers View post →
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