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narcissism

The literature on narcissism has exploded

ESSAY: In 2021, there were 1000 publications on narcissism. Narcissism describes a new social normality. This 'self-realization ideology' has now ended up in selfishness and neoliberalism. But what can account for different degrees of narcissism – is it innate character traits, socialization or cultural background?
Eivind Tjønneland -

A voluntary forced relationship

PSYCHOLOGY: Is narcissism a social demand on the individual – that we must become more than what we are?
Pinar Ciftci -

Norway at the top of Europe in nationalism?

CHRONICLE: We constantly hear that Norway is the world's best country, but this is not necessarily the case for the vast majority of Norwegians and people who move here.
Miriam Ekelund -

Everyone starts life as narcissists

ESSAY: A reaction to the deconstruction of the subject is today a new subjective wave where everyone is to rediscover themselves. Should some publishers protect such authors from themselves?
Eivind Tjønneland -

The pursuit of recognition has destructive consequences. Social justice is reduced to psychological problems

Identity politics is a real child of narcissistic culture, where violations and rejection are perceived as serious threats to self-esteem.
Eivind Tjønneland -

Narcissism and resonance

Martin Altmeyer is fed up with criticism of social media and wants to redefine the concept of narcissism. But does he succeed?
Eivind Tjønneland -

Selfie – from selfishness to altruism?

Smile at your own mirror image and the world is waving back.
Eivind Tjønneland -

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