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Narcissism: The “Selfies” Generation

This should not be the first time you’re hearing about how Millennials are narcissistic. It’s true. With the rise of social media outlets (such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.), there have been many recent discussions and research conducted that have led to this conclusion.

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We are, indeed, narcissistic.

Make no mistake: there is truth in the ascending trend of self-obsessive individuals within the Millennial generation.

On March 26, 2013, the Atlantic posted an article, “The Internet ‘Narcissism Epidemic,’” that highlights research done by Jean M. Twenge and W. Keith Campbell, authors of The Narcissism Epidemic. It was released as a statement pertaining to the increase of narcissism in our culture today. The article states: … [ Read on Apollowatees! ]

 

 

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