Study: Facebook profiles can be used to detect narcissism
 

http://www.physorg.com/news141308850.html

A new University of Georgia study suggests that online social networking sites such as Facebook might be useful tools for detecting whether someone is a narcissist.

"We found that people who are narcissistic use Facebook in a self-promoting way that can be identified by others," said lead author Laura Buffardi, a doctoral student in psychology who co-authored the study with associate professor W. Keith Campbell.

The researchers found that the number of Facebook friends and wallposts that individuals have on their profile pages correlates with narcissism. Buffardi said this is consistent with how narcissists behave in the real-world, with numerous yet shallow relationships. Narcissists are also more likely to choose glamorous, self-promoting pictures for their main profile photos, she said, while others are more likely to use snapshots.

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Hahahahaha.

To me that is as obvious as John Madden's play analysis.

"see.. he only got 4 yards there, but if he would have had 6 more he would have had a first down on that play..."

Guess Im a narcissist

Makes sense. Some idiots change status like 3 times a day.
I've changed mine 3 times in a year. One when I left he country for a month, once when i got back, and once i won a huge poker tournament and was really happy. Otherwise everyone doesnt need to know what im doing day to day, and if they do they are 'real' friends and call and find out.

Why would you want to 'detect' nascissism?

More than detect narcissism, facebook and I imagine other social networks cooperate with the fed to provide information on people and their "circles"/"cliques".
Word to the wise: think twice before posting that pic of yourself hitting the 3ft mega-bong and emblazing your profile background with the infamous herb leaf - I've seen 2 people get burned for it.

Facebook, Bebo etc is for fucking idiots anyway...

Oh snap :1orglaugh

Looks obvious for me...

My status only changes because it's hooked up to my XBL gamertag. I never really bother to change it otherwise.

I don't use Facebook or any social networks for personal use. I do use them for business, I upload the best pictures, set notices, act like a best friend, comment on peoples crap..... all for money. So I fake my ego, my love for myself, my self importance is based around making money. Am I still narcissistic?