iGen by Jean Twenge

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The Narcissism Epidemic

Lucy Taylor, The ego epidemic: How more and more of us women have an inflated sense of our own fabulousness


The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement
Simon & Schuster
Google Books

Jean Twenge
Dr. Michael Horton, The Narcissism Epidemic
The Narcissism Epidemic -- Radio Smart Talk, Thursday, June 11

Narcissism Epidemic: Why There Are So Many Narcissists Now
An author of The Narcissism Epidemic explores why today's kids—and adults—feel so entitled

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

Dr. Twenge's previous book, Generation Me (GB).
Why are younger Americans so miserable?
Generation Me Weblog
Jean Twenge Q&A
Generation Me vs. You Revisited

Jean Twenge podcasts

Family Matters Radio with Jacquie and Caroline

Generation Me with Jean Twenge Part 1 (mp3)

Generation Me with Jean Twenge Part 2 (mp3)

It's all about me, me, me

The Western Confucian posts, Self-Esteem Run Amok.

The title for the NBC news story on this topic: "Generation I." Some students were interviewed about the study. Did they think there was a problem? OF COURSE NOT. They tried to justify it by saying it would help them get results (this from the slacker generation), or that they were still "finding themselves" (naturally, since they have no real roots in family and community, no sense of duty and responsibility). And would the news crew have given the opinion of a student who agreed with the study? PROBABLY NOT.

NPR: Study Sees Rise in Narcissism Among Students

Day to Day, February 27, 2007 · College students today are more narcissistic and self-centered than a generation ago, according to a study released by San Diego State University. Students' scores on the study's Narcissistic Personality
Inventory have steadily risen since the test was introduced in 1982.

In their study, researchers trace the phenomenon back to the
"self-esteem movement" that began in in the 1980s. And, they say, young people's self-regard is fueled by current technologies such as MySpace and YouTube.

Study psychologists worry the trend, attributable to the influences of schools, media and parents, could be harmful to personal relationships and American society. The study says narcissists are more likely to have short-lived romantic relationships and lack empathy.

Jean Twenge, the study's lead author, talks with Alex Chadwick.

What will be the consequences of this continued growth in self-absorption and self-centeredness? What about all that talk about young people seeking to serve the country after 9/11?

Faculty page for Jean Twenge. Her book: Generation Me: Why Today's Young Americans Are More Confident, Assertive, Entitled -- and More Miserable Than Ever Before.

Christopher Lasch, The Culture of Narcissism
The Gift of Christopher Lasch