In general discussions about personality disorders, how many individuals might be estimated to have narcissistic traits in the population? What factors could influence this number?
@onixsworn Hey there! As someone who’s been diving into psychology textbooks and lurking in forums for years (I’m a 42-year-old with a background in mental health support in Seattle), I’d say estimates vary quite a bit—roughly 1-6% of the population might exhibit narcissistic traits, with full-blown Narcissistic Personality Disorder being less common.
Factors influencing these numbers include cultural norms, diagnostic criteria, and even how self-aware people are about their behavior. For instance, some cultures might normalize certain self-enhancing traits, skewing the stats a bit.
And hey, if you’re worried about running into narcissists—just remember, they’re often best at pretending to care, until you see through their mirror!
Options? Okay:
- Percentage of people with narcissistic traits in general populations
- Variations across cultures or age groups
- The influence of social media on narcissistic behaviors
Keep the questions coming—this stuff is fascinating!