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The Psychology of Generational Decline The Psychology of Generational Decline
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Conceptualizations of Narcissism Conceptualizations of Narcissism
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A Note on Definition A Note on Definition
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Ancient Perspectives on Narcissism: The Tyrants of Greece and Rome Ancient Perspectives on Narcissism: The Tyrants of Greece and Rome
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Modern Psychology and Narcissism Modern Psychology and Narcissism
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Narcissism as Psychopathology Narcissism as Psychopathology
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Measurement of Narcissism Measurement of Narcissism
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Narcissism and Emerging Adulthood: Generation Me or Generation We? Narcissism and Emerging Adulthood: Generation Me or Generation We?
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Evidence for Changes in Narcissism Over Time Evidence for Changes in Narcissism Over Time
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The State of the Debate The State of the Debate
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Narcissism Across the Life Span Narcissism Across the Life Span
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Early Life Narcissism: Predictors of Emerging Adulthood Narcissism Early Life Narcissism: Predictors of Emerging Adulthood Narcissism
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Demographic Differences in Narcissism Demographic Differences in Narcissism
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Future Directions Future Directions
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Conclusion Conclusion
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Acknowledgments Acknowledgments
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References References
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3 Generational Perspectives on Emerging Adulthood: A Focus on Narcissism
Get accessJacob A. Paulsen, Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota
Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Kali H. Trzesniewski, Department of Human Ecology, University of California, Davis
Department of Psychology, Michigan State University
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Published:03 November 2014
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Abstract
Sociologists, psychologists, and others in the social sciences generally agree that the nature of adulthood is different now from what it was 50 years ago. There is much less agreement, however, on what these changes mean for the psychological experience of emerging adults. There has been extensive discussion and debate in the academic literature and popular press about whether there have been generational changes in how young people view themselves and their place in society. This chapter explores the debate over the self-focused nature of emerging adulthood from a generational perspective, focusing on the construct of narcissism. The authors review past and current conceptualizations and measurements of narcissism, summarize the ongoing debate about the nature of young people today, discuss narcissism from a lifespan developmental perspective, and offer suggestions for future research. Throughout, the authors emphasize the historical context of narcissism and societal beliefs about young people more broadly and stress that a generational perspective must be considered alongside a developmental perspective (i.e., individual ontogenetic change) to provide a more nuanced understanding of emerging adulthood.
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