Summary
A study by Michigan State University examined narcissistic traits in people from 53 countries. The United States ranked 16th, lower than some nations like Germany and China. Researchers found that young adults and men scored higher in narcissistic traits across different cultural contexts.
Key Facts
- The study surveyed 45,000 people in 53 countries about narcissistic traits.
- The U.S. ranked 16th in global narcissism, behind countries like Germany and China.
- Countries with the highest narcissism scores include Germany, Iraq, and China.
- Countries with the lowest scores include Serbia, Ireland, and the U.K.
- Young adults showed higher narcissism scores than older adults.
- Men reported higher levels of narcissism than women.
- Narcissism levels were similar in individualistic (like the U.S.) and collectivist cultures (like East and South Asia).
- Researchers noted that societal factors, like economic stress, can influence narcissistic traits.
