Will the rising narcissism among the Next Gen'rs have a negative impact on society?

by Judy Posted 2007/03/06 05:53:41

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	Yes, great impact on society
	Yes, moderate impact on society
	Yes, slight impact on society
	No impact on society
	No, it will have a beneficial impact on society
	I don't believe there is a rise in narcissism
	Undecided (Please leave a comment)

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	Yes, great impact on society	12 votes	67%
	Yes, moderate impact on society	4 votes	22%
	Yes, slight impact on society	0 votes	0%
	No impact on society	1 vote	6%
	No, it will have a beneficial impact on society	1 vote	6%
	I don't believe there is a rise in narcissism	0 votes	0%
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A recent study of 16,475 college students nationwide indicates a
trend of rising narcissism. Experts speculate that this progression may
have a negative effect on personal relationships and society.

What impact, if any, will this have on society?

Google: "College students more narcissistic"

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Bill 2007/03/07 01:49:08 (edited)

Yes, great impact on society

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People my age know the importance of things like humility and self respect. These are good for the social fabric and help folks relate to one another. Do kids these days not get it?
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Rileymo 2007/09/26 03:11:20

Yes, great impact on society

HUGE impact.

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esi 2007/09/10 14:24:17

Yes, moderate impact on society

It already has. The "it's all about ME ME ME!" type of attitude is
something we see everyday, and it doesn't take a degree for most of us
to see what's happening in our world because of it.

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Foo Master Angie 2007/07/02 20:22:50

No, it will have a beneficial impact on society

I, myself am a narcissist. This is a recent change I've made to my personality, and I have never been happier. As a result, I work harder, becauseI believe that people expect more from me. I belive that a rise in narcissists could be beneficial, as long as they are truly narcissistic, and not simply "conceited" or "self centered." And yes, there is a difference.

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debra 2007/05/01 11:18:49

Yes, great impact on society

SELF CENTEREDNESS OF COURSE IT WILL HAVE A TERRIBLE IMPACT UPON SOCIETY..THIS IS A DUMB QUESTION.

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Tom 2007/04/18 14:17:30

Yes, great impact on society

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Eventually they will be the leaders of this country. As such their inflated self worth will cloud their judgment and the foundation of American imperialism will continue to perpetuate.

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Danale 2007/04/13 03:48:49

Yes, moderate impact on society

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A dose of humble pie would go a long way for these kids... now I sound like an old lady.

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Butch Cassidy 2007/03/08 04:27:29

No impact on society

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NO, because young-uns who don't pay no nevermind to their elders get beaten with great vigor.

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TeaParty Patriot 2007/03/07 23:55:14

Yes, great impact on society

+1
We need to humble the Next Gen'rs.

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Heisenberg 2007/03/07 04:29:41

Yes, great impact on society

+2
Narcissism breeds people low on empathy and high on selfishness...I can't imagine that helping society.

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Bill 2007/03/07 01:49:08 (edited)

Yes, great impact on society

+4
People my age know the importance of things like humility and self respect. These are good for the social fabric and help folks relate to one another. Do kids these days not get it?

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e 2007/03/06 21:12:01 (edited)

Yes, great impact on society

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Nice quote from the article: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=2907021

"Narcissism can have benefits, said study co-author W. Keith Campbell of the University of Georgia, suggesting it could be useful in meeting new people "or auditioning on 'American Idol.'"

Maybe it's just living in SoCal, but I've noticed that people in general have become more narcissistic. The result of which is people just not giving a s**t about one another.

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Judy to e 2007/03/07 02:52:57

LOL I'm not surprised about the "American Idol" comment. I read another
article about the same type of study being done among the entertainment
industry. You can guess how high the scores were there!

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