The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement

Narcissism-an inflated view of the self-is everywhere. Public figures say it's what makes them stray from their wives. Parents teach it by dressing children in T-shirts that say "Princess." Teenagers and young adults hone it on Facebook, and celebrity newsmakers have elevated it to an art form. And it's what's making people depressed, lonely, and buried under piles of debt.




Dr. Jean M. Twenge focuses on the pernicious spread of narcissism in today's culture, which has repercussions for every...