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Ego Motivation: How the Need to Protect the Self Fuels Lying and Narcissism



Journaling as a Tool for Healing from Narcissistic Abuse



Can You Ever Truly Escape? The Lingering Effects of Narcissistic Abuse After a Business Divorce



Narcissism vs. High Conflict Personality: What’s the Difference and Can They Coexist?



Was Jordan Belfort, the Wolf of Wall Street a Narcissist? The Unseen Story Behind the Excess



Not Just a Lie—A Lifestyle: How Narcissists Build Their World on Deception



How to Exit a Business Relationship with a Narcissist



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Narcissistic Traits in Media Personalities: Myth or Reality?




Welcome to the Understanding Narcissism Community
Our goal is to provide a trusted platform for individuals who want to understand narcissism or Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), access educational resources, and connect with others facing similar challenges. Whether you’re navigating narcissistic behavior in personal or professional relationships, we are here to help you find clarity, healing, and empowerment.
KNOWLEDGE HUB
Podcast
Types of Narcissism: Overt vs. Covert
This episode outlines the distinctions between overt, covert, and mixed narcissism, emphasizing how understanding these behaviors can help individuals recognize manipulation, set boundaries, and protect their mental health.
Types of Narcissism, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Recognizing Narcissism, Education
Podcast
The Faces of Narcissism
This episode of Understand Narcissism offers an introductory overview of narcissistic traits and Narcissistic Personality Disorder, explaining their impact on relationships and emphasizing the importance of recognizing narcissistic behavior to protect one’s mental well-being.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Recognizing Narcissism, Types of Narcissism, Education
Narcissism Basics
Narcissism Driven by Insecurity, Not Grandiose Sense of Self, New Psychology Research Shows
A study by NYU researchers published in Personality and Individual Differences found that narcissism is driven by deep insecurity rather than inflated self-esteem, revealing that self-promotional behaviors are attempts to mask low self-worth.
Research Papers
Podcast
Why do narcissists never seem to be held accountable for their behavior?
Why do narcissists never seem to get away with it? In this episode, we dive into the frustrating reality that many victims of narcissistic abuse face—how manipulators deflect blame, rewrite narratives, and avoid consequences while their victims are left to pick up the pieces.
Manipulation, Recognizing Narcissism, Healing
Intellectual Humility
Narcissists: Think you're strong critical thinkers? Think again
As reported by the University of Waterloo’s Media Relations in Thinking & Reasoning, researchers found that narcissists—especially those with grandiose traits—are overconfident but less likely to use reflective thinking, impairing their ability to make sound decisions.
Emotional Intelligence, Types of Narcissism, Recognizing Narcissism
Intellectual Humility
Intellectual Narcissism: Unmasking the Ego in Academia and Beyond
In an editorial published by NeuroLaunch, the team explores how intellectual narcissism—an ego-driven misuse of intellect—undermines collaboration, trust, and learning, urging readers to embrace humility as a path toward healthier discourse and collective growth.
Emotional Intelligence, Types of Narcissism, Recognizing Narcissism
Intellectual Humility
Domains of intellectual humility: Self-esteem and narcissism as independent predictors
Waclaw Bak and Jan Kutnik, writing for Personality and Individual Differences, found that self-esteem and narcissism independently predict intellectual humility, with self-esteem promoting and narcissism undermining it, especially in ego-sensitive domains.
Emotional Intelligence, Communications, Recognizing Narcissism, Research Papers
Narcissism Basics
The Most Narcissistic Presidents in Modern U.S. History Ranked
Presidential narcissism often prolongs wars as leaders prioritize their self-image over national interest, though exceptions show it's a key factor—not the only one—in wartime decisions.
Recognizing Narcissism
Narcissistic Thinking
How Narcissists React to Information About Narcissism
In his PsychCentral article, Darius Cikanavicius explains that narcissists typically react to information about narcissism with denial, projection, emotional defensiveness, or aggression, rarely showing self-awareness or a desire to change.
Recognizing Narcissism
Narcissism Basics
15 Signs and Behaviors of Narcissistic Father Checklist 2024
Dr. Suzanne Holroyd’s article 15 Signs and Behaviors of Narcissistic Father Checklist (2024) details the traits and behaviors of narcissistic fathers, their manipulative impact on children and family dynamics, and provides strategies for coping with their emotional control and abuse.
Checklist, Recognizing Narcissism