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    Narcissistic traits and compassion: Embracing oneself while devoiding others
    with Vanessa Lea Freund, Frenk Peeters, Cor Meesters, Nicole Geschwind, Lotte H. J. M. Lemmens, and Jill Lobbestael
    Frontiers in Psychology 13. 2022.
    Grandiose narcissistic traits refer to exploitative and arrogant attitudes, while vulnerable narcissistic traits entail hypersensitivity to judgment and low self-esteem. Little is known about how individuals with narcissistic traits can improve their attitudes toward themselves and others. The current research puts self- and other compassion forward as possible targets to alleviate some of destructive patterns of narcissism. Generally, self-compassion has previously been associated with benefici…Read more