Understanding the Relationship between Narcissism and Social Values

Book discusses normal narcissism. A lot of researches establish that narcissism within the certain bounds is healthy and somehow important for the growth of self-esteem however, there is a difference in self-esteem and egotism. Interpersonal values are more important for a narcissistic type for their innate need for admiration, recognition, and authority/leadership. Parenting style is an important factor in transforming normal or healthy narcissism into pathological narcissism. This is established as well that adolescents and young adults show more traces of narcissism and this narcissism help these budding adults to gain self-esteem and confidence.

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Farah Iqbal is assistant professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Karachi with a PhD in psychology. She has teaching experience at Pakistan Navy and other private institutes and universities. Ms. Iqbal is also a UN Consultant. She has been engaged with UNICEF, UNESCO, UNDCP, ILO, and European Union-Group Development.