ReviewAddictive behaviors reports2020
Narcissism and problematic social media use: A systematic literature review.
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- From narcissistic vulnerability to Hikikomori: depression and online-offline relational discrepancy among South Korean young adults.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Should psychology reappropriate the Attention-Seeking?Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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- Profiling Teen Social Networking Sites Users: Developmental, Identity, and Psychological Issues.Clinical neuropsychiatry · 2025Article
- How do cumulative family risks influence the trajectory of problematic social media use among Chinese adolescents: A three-year longitudinal study.Journal of behavioral addictions · 2025Article
- Unravelling the Association Between Trait Mindfulness and Problematic Social Media Use in Youth.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Psychological risk factors for problematic social network use: An overview of systematic reviews andAddictive behaviors reports · 2025Review
- Understanding Problematic Smartphone and Social Media Use Among Adults in France: Cross-Sectional Survey Study.JMIR mental health · 2025Article
- Redefining psychopathology in the context of digital overload: emerging disorders in the age of information saturation.Frontiers in digital health · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionThe relationship between narcissism and social media use has been a topic of research since the advent of the first social media website. While numerous meta-analyses have been conducted to synthesize empirical evidence on the association between narcissism and typical online behaviors (e.g., uploading photos and usage frequency), evidence on the association between narcissism and Problematic Social Media Use (PSMU) has not yet been systematized. The current study represents the first systematic review on this topic.
methodsElectronic literature databases, including the Web of Science, MEDLINE, PsychINFO, and EMBASE, were searched to identify studies that examined the relationship between narcissism and PSMU. We found 14 empirical studies on narcissism and PSMU. Additionally, seven studies focused on the association with Problematic Facebook Use (PFU).
resultsConsistent results were reported regarding the positive and significant association between grandiose narcissism and PFU (0.13 < r < 0.32). The only two studies that included a vulnerable narcissism measure reported a positive and significant correlation with PFU as well. Studies that did not distinguish between different online platforms (i.e., those measuring PSMU) reported less consistent results.
conclusionsThe results generally revealed that narcissism might be involved in PFU, but it might not have consistent effects across social media platforms. The assessment of problematic social media use without distinguishing different platforms might not individuate narcissists' preferences and risks. However, our findings need to be interpreted with caution not only due to the relatively small number of studies on this topic but also because 19 studies out 21 used a cross-sectional design.
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