Entering adulthood in a recession linked to lower narcissism later in life

We often attribute the narcissistic tendencies of others to parenting practices or early social experiences. But new research reveals that economic conditions in the formative years of early adulthood may also play a role. The research shows that people who entered their adulthood during hard economic times are less narcissistic later in life than those who came of age during more prosperous times.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 12, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news