
Social Media and Narcissism: Is There a Connection?
Scroll through any social media feed, and you’ll see endless snapshots of confidence — selfies, success stories, and highlight reels. But in a world built on likes, follows, and filters, you might wonder: Does social media make us more narcissistic, or simply reveal what was already there? Narcissism exists on a spectrum, ranging from healthy self-confidence to Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), a clinical condition defined by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy. Somewhere in between lies