A new study published in the Journal of Research in Personality reveals that individuals with narcissistic tendencies are more likely to engage in problematic social media behavior, including excessive scrolling and compulsive posting. Researchers examined the connection between various forms of narcissism and social media addiction among 339 adults, noting that these behaviors could lead to negative consequences in real life, such as impaired sleep and social interactions. The study identified six forms of narcissism and found that most, except sanctity, correlated with increased social media addiction, revealing complex interactions between the two traits.
The way they engage with their smartphones can tell you everything you need to know, new findings reveal - those with narcissistic tendencies are significantly more likely to exhibit problematic patterns of scrolling, posting, and liking social media posts.
These behaviors can lead to problems in real life - including sleep problems, reduced face-to-face interaction, and poor job or academic performance.
The study sample was comprised of 339 adults aged 19 to 41, living in Poland. They all completed multiple assessments, answered questions about their social media use, and filled out established measures of narcissism.
The results showed that individuals who scored high in nearly every form of narcissism - except sanctity- also reported higher levels of social media addiction.
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