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The research, based on the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale, a social science measurement standard, is included in Twenge's new book Generation Me (Free Press) about babies of the 1970s, '80s and' 90s.
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In her new book, The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement, psychologist Jean Twenge of San Diego State University and co-author W. Keith Campbell of the University of Georgia say research shows more young people today have "narcissistic traits" than in previous generations.
Is narcissism on the upswing in the young? Studies disagree 2009
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Jean Twenge, author of the book Generation Me and a professor of psychology at San Diego State University, said data gathered between the 1950s and the 1990s indicated overscheduling rose during that period and then leveled off.
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Twenge said the ever-mounting competition for admission to the nation's top colleges compels some parents and kids to fill every spare hour with impressive-looking endeavors.
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Twenge believes the propensity of this generation to pursue “dream” careers that are, for most people, unlikely to work out may also be partly responsible.
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Such traits, Twenge says, include a very positive and inflated sense of self, which is illustrated by a preoccupation with MySpace, Facebook and YouTube.
Is narcissism on the upswing in the young? Studies disagree 2009
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Jean Twenge, co-author of The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement, says we've been on a "self-admiration" kick.
Is narcissism on the upswing in the young? Studies disagree 2009
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Twenge writes that “self-esteem without basis encourages laziness rather than hard work,” and that “the ability to persevere and keep going” is “a much better predictor of life outcomes than self-esteem.”
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"We've been on this self-admiration cultural kick for a long time," Twenge says.
Is narcissism on the upswing in the young? Studies disagree 2009
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Twenge attributes the shift to broad changes in parenting styles and teaching methods, in response to the growing belief that children should always feel good about themselves, no matter what.
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