Category: Personality

Study links narcissism to increased achievement at school

From the Queen’s University Belfast press release: A researcher at Queen’s University Belfast suggests that the growing rate of narcissism in society could be linked with school achievement. Dr Kostas… Read more »

Study suggests patients’ self-diagnosis of personality disorders not as far off as previously believed

From the Purdue University press release: Purdue University researchers think the gap between a psychologists’ diagnosis and a patient’s self-evaluation might not be as extreme as previously perceived when both… Read more »

Study suggests a person’s mental state affects how they look at art.

From the James Cook University press release: A researcher from James Cook University in Australia has found that a person’s mental state affects how they look at art. JCU psychology… Read more »

Study suggests a combination of personality traits may make one more susceptible to social network addiction

From the Binghamton University press release: As social networking companies feel the heat to create a more socially responsible and positive experience for their millions of users, new research out… Read more »

Study suggests self-compassion may protect people from the harmful effects of perfectionism

From the PLOS press release: Relating to oneself in a healthy way can help weaken the association between perfectionism and depression, according to a study published February 21, 2018 in… Read more »