Society As A Narcissistic Society

990 Words2 Pages
bulb-icon

Recommended: Social media and effect

A Narcissistic Society Over the years, to fulfill our emptiness because of the lack of community, this generation was drawn toward social media. Social media was initially a new way for people to communicate with each other over long distances. Now that it is overused, some think it has given rise to narcissism. But according to several experts, social media does not cause narcissism. Konrath argues that people who are narcissistic offline are also narcissistic online (par. 2). The rise of narcissism among millennial has less to do with social media and more about communication at home. Narcissism is a problem according to many psychologists. This self-absorption has become a problem in society. According to the research of Sarah Konrath, …show more content…

Narcissists are carried over to social media since it is an outlet where they can get all eyes on them. According to Eleanor Payson, a psychotherapist and author of The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists, there is a difference between “narcissistic personality disorder” (par.1), which is acquired in early childhood, and “narcissistic tendencies”; people with narcissist personality can manipulate their image and get attention from the social web. Narcissists use the social web as a tool to self-promote and showcase themselves through pictures and status updates. They constantly seek attention and emphasize appearance over reality. In addition, Hampton claims that it allows people to put the best version of themselves (Hampton par.2). What he means is that because of Social media narcissist can polish up their appearance. Narcissistic people share any information on social media in order to get attention and reaffirm their ego. According to Twenge researches, narcissist are drawn into social media because “ social media leads to positive self-views, and people who need a self-esteem boost turn to social media”

Show More
Related

  • Critical Analysis Of Rebecca Webber's 'The Real Narcissist'

    873 Words  | 2 Pages

    According to Webber, narcissists are normal people victimized by “an overused label”; in fact, narcissists have healthy egos who “happen to indulge in the occasional selfie, and talk about their accomplishments” (Webber 54). She strategically organizes the quotes of many experts to give a more favourable sense of the word, clarifying that narcissism not only makes people feel good about themselves, but it also boosts confidence and helps individuals “take risks, like seeking a promotion or asking out an attractive stranger” (Webber 55). She also makes the persuasive point that individuals are more narcissistic in their earlier years of adulthood, making an ethical observation that “young adulthood is a time when people are largely free of responsibilities, either to their family of origin or the family they will eventually establish” (Webber 60, 61). These are the times when people are free to pursue an independent life and make independent decisions without the restraints of family to hold them back. Although narcissism is a natural part of an individual’s personality, Webber does point out that, too much of it can become a

    Read More

  • Narcissism In Daring Greatly By Brene Brown

    1312 Words  | 3 Pages

    Today, our culture demands us to be perfect, thin, powerful, successful, smart, extraordinary, but when people begin to try achieving them, we start labeling them as narcissists. The problem is that it is impossible for anyone to please everyone. Brown defines narcissism as simply a “fear of never feeling extraordinary enough to be noticed, to be lovable, to belong, or to cultivate a sense of purpose” (22). Before giving out labels, it is wise to practice asking ourselves questions to clear the intentions and reasons of someone’s behavior. For example, teenagers posting pictures of themselves online to gain some attention reveals that the culture has taught them that they are as lovable as the number of likes and comments they get on social media. Negative feedback roots into negative thinking about vulnerability and causes them to shut themselves down and never show their real selves again. Encouraging others to believe that they are perfect as themselves, will plant a positive attitude in them and push them to pursue their goals and visions to fulfill their dream of a happy

    Read More

  • Literary Analysis: "Inherit the Wind"

    1538 Words  | 4 Pages

    “Narcissistic Personality Disorder.” Cleveland Clinic. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. N.P., 20 May 2005. Web. 19 May 2010.

    Read More

  • Narcissism's Impact on the Millennial Generation

    2195 Words  | 5 Pages

    What happens when Narcissism takes over a generation? Is that generation the only generation who is affected? A narcissistic generation does not happen on it 's own. Majority of Millennial 's characteristics are negative but not entirely negative. However, Generation Me only values themselves. Their overemphasis on self-esteem is well intentioned but often leads to narcissism. Both terms can be avoided with proper treatment.

    Read More

  • Social Media is Not the Mother of Narcissism

    1586 Words  | 4 Pages

    Here’s a question, how often do you check your social media profile’s notification? Based on a research conducted, it is revealed that, Facebook users around the world logged into their account approximately 42,000 years of human time each day (Gutierrez, 2013). An article written by The New York Times stated that the current generations are becoming narcissistic and it is believed that social media are among the plausible factors that promotes it (Quenqua, 2013). However, how true can this statement be? Many researches have proven that social media is not the main cause of narcissism. It has been demonstrated via the real role of social media, the co-relation between social pressure and narcissism, the failure to conclude acceptance of criticism instead of narcissism, the current generation trend and the real problem of narcissism.

    Read More

  • Critical Analysis of Darkness at Noon by Harold Krents

    1204 Words  | 3 Pages

    Krents begins his essay by pointing out to the reader that he cannot see himself, and thus, often has to depend upon the viewpoints of others. He states: "To date it has not been narcissistic." The average reader may not be aware that the word "narcissistic" means, "Excessively in love with oneself." It is helpful for the reader to keep this first observation in mind as he continues through the article, and hears Krent’s descriptions of society’s viewpoints.

    Read More

  • The Pros And Cons Of Narcissism

    1583 Words  | 4 Pages

    It hadn’t cross my mind before. But after reading through the article done by the Appalachian State University and High Point University. I think that maybe is true and narcissism could be a reason why people feel attracted to use more their social sites.The article calls millennial 's narcissistic individuals which I think is sort of accurate by the way a lot of people act with their social media accountants. For example they state narcissist behaviors that people do with their social networking accountants are a way to seek attention. “SNSs provide easy opportunities for narcissists to engage in the exhibitionism and attention-seeking behaviors that partly define this personality trait, and which help narcissists maintain their grandiose self-images”(Bergman). Attention why haven’t I thought about that before. Social networking users want attention. That why millions of people are on all the time. This new generation is seeking attention. After reasoning through the article I thinking it might be correct. Observing the people around me I can see the truth to the article, somebody is taking a picture of himself with a weird pose and making it a trend. Somebody else posts how they are feeling every two hours. Another person posts everlys single event in their daily life for others to see. I could tell that we have become narcissistic individuals. We are trying to find ways where we are accepted

    Read More

  • The Importance Of Narcissism

    780 Words  | 2 Pages

    Within every organization, there is a diverse collection of individuals – all with behaviors, personalities, and attitudes that contribute to company culture. I want to highlight job satisfaction and narcissism specifically, relating it to organizational commitment and personality job fit. Since there are positive correlations between these two issues, I will be discussing how a narcissistic co-worker or manager influences organizational commitment as well as assess personality traits in relation to job satisfaction. My professional work experience has equipped me with an understanding of how such behaviors or traits can positively or negatively affect the work environment – which contributes to my awareness of how important humility, positive

    Read More

  • Narcissism In Generation Me

    1200 Words  | 3 Pages

    In Jean Twenge’s novel titled, “Generation Me”, she describes “Generation Me” as a group of self-obsessed, overconfident, assertive, miserable individuals. “Gen-Me” cares about what other people think so much they 'll go to great lengths to “impress” their peers. Self-obsession can be viewed as a sickness of the mind. The average person may be oblivious to the fact that 1 out of 6 people are narcissists. “Narcissism falls along the axis of what psychologists call personality disorders, one of a group that includes antisocial, dependent, histrionic, avoidant and borderline personalities. But by most measures, narcissism is one of the worst, if only because the narcissists themselves are so clueless.” - Jefferey Kluger

    Read More

  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)

    2496 Words  | 5 Pages

    Robins, R.W., Tracy, J.L., Shaver, P.R. (2001). Shamed into Self-Love: Dynamics, Roots, and Functions of Narcissism. Psychological Inquiry, 12(4), 230-236.

    Read More

  • Self-Esteem and Social Media

    1220 Words  | 3 Pages

    Social media has taken over the world of communication and has changed the ways in which we communicate on a daily basis. It is extremely influential on our lives because of how easily we are able to access these mediums of communication. I’m intrigued by the effects that social media has on people’s perceptions of their self-worth. Almost all of the social networking sites seem to measure, at least to some extent, the popularity level or status of its users. All have a number of ‘followers’ or ‘friends’ which if there’s a high number of followers or friends that seems to elevate a person’s popularity level or their online status. This in turn could make their self-esteem or ego rise, whereas if their follower level is low it may disappoint or aggravate that user. All of these sites also offer areas where followers can ‘like’ pictures or posts, ‘comment’ on these pictures/posts, ‘share’ the post, and what have you. How important are ‘likes’ and whatnot to our actual self-esteem? Do we value online popularity the same way or more than we value real-life interactions? How could this affect the mental health of those who use these networking sites? Is this kind of online community promoting more narcissistic persons in the community? So many questions… I’m not alone in asking these questions. I’m convinced that social media has a negative influence on the self-esteem of its users.

    Read More

  • Self-Psychology In Heinz Kohut's The Analysis Of The Self

    1243 Words  | 3 Pages

    Following the publication of the book The Analysis of the Self, Heinz Kohut created a revolutionary theory to represent a new branch of psychoanalysis: self-psychology (O'Leary, Trumpeter, Watson, & Weathington, 2008). The idea of self-psychology is based on a series of adaptations made within adolescence following a general pattern. Firstly, the child must develop the “self”, which consists of the child’s feelings and thoughts on the surrounding environment. Born with a “nuclear self”, children are exposed to a “virtual self” presented by the parental figures. To achieve proper stability and structure, children need to first become narcissistic to develop a sense of worth and permanence, giving way to the “grandiose self” (Banai, Mikulincer, & Shaver, 2005). Kohut proposed the idea of adaptive narcissism (positive) and maladaptive narcissism (negative), two forms of the same narcissistic tendencies (O'Leary, Trumpeter, Watson, & Weathington, 2008).

    Read More

  • Analysis Of Narcissism In The Picture Of Dorian Gray

    1454 Words  | 3 Pages

    He decided to study the psychology behind individuals that posses the traits of a modern Narcissus. In many cases, narcissism, or excessive self-love and feelings of superiority, is the effect of another issue. Most people develop it during fundamental stages in their childhood which can remain with them for life. The presence of certain influences or the lack of, in children’s lives can cause them to develop the personality disorder. It can either result from cultural and societal expectations or from experiencing a childhood

    Read More

  • Social Media And Our Perception Of Others

    1525 Words  | 4 Pages

    Rosen, Christine. “Virtual Friendship and the New Narcissism.” What Matters In America. Third Edition. Gary Goshgarian and Kathryn Goodfellow. New Jersey: Pearson, 2012. 52-60. Print.

    Read More

  • Serial Murder Essay

    459 Words  | 1 Pages

    Shadowed by the influence of Ellis (1898) Freud (1910) presented his first ideas on the social psychology of narcissism which were later elaborated on in his 1914 seminal paper On Narcissism. Of relevance to this paper, he noted that “the self-regard has a very intimate connection with the narcissistic libido”(Freud, 1914, p. 98). This point would later become the crux of all subsequent psychoanalytic work that defined narcissism as a pathological lack of self-esteem defended against by compensatory grandiosity (Ivey, 1989).

    Read More

More about Society As A Narcissistic Society

Open Document