Friday, September 10, 2010

Facebook a big hit with narcissists: study - The Globe and Mail

Genius scientists conclude: " Facebook is a magnet for narcissists and people with low self-esteem."

Did they post the results of the study on MySpace?


Those who spend the most time updating their Facebook pages score highest in the need for admiration and exaggerated sense of self-importance. They thrive on shallow relationships and avoid real intimacy. The men use Facebook posts to promote themselves with words, while the women are obsessed with their photos. The study describes Facebook as the online equivalent of staring at yourself in the mirror.

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