Narcissism, as exhibited by the central figure, is one of the four dark traits of personality, but it also gives a mental toughness that can resist depression and stress. - 123rf.com
People who have grandiose narcissistic traits are more likely to be “mentally tough”, feel less stressed and are less vulnerable to depression, research led by Queen’s University Belfast in the United Kingdom has found.
While narcissism may be viewed by many in society as a negative personality trait, the university’s School of Psychology InteRRaCt Lab director Dr Kostas Papageorgiou has revealed that it could also have benefits.
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