Nature or Nurture: What Causes Narcissism

Nature or Nurture

Narcissism is often associated with self-centeredness, arrogance, and a lack of empathy. But beneath the surface of these behaviors lies a deeper question: what actually causes someone to develop narcissistic traits or even full-blown Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)? Is it a matter of genetics—or is it the result of life experiences, particularly in childhood? This … Read more