Sad and surprising truths about narcissistic gift-giving revealed in new psychology research
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New research shows narcissistic admiration aligns with increased gift-giving, often reflecting self-promotion, while narcissistic rivalry is associated with reduced gifting, particularly in close relationships, potentially reflecting discomfort with social closeness.
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Original Title: A recent study published in the Journal of Personality explores how two distinct facets of narcissism, narcissistic admiration and narcissistic rivalry, influence individuals’ gift-giving behaviours, highlighting their contrasting motivations and tendencies