The “Sustainable Health” program hosts clinical psychologist and psychotherapist Yara Basibis, to open the file of an only child and the best ways to raise him.
A recent study says that parents are the ones who foster narcissism in their children
Researchers at Ohio State University concluded after a study they conducted that was published in the journal (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences) that parents are the ones who raise the levels of narcissism in their children because they exaggerate their evaluations while talking about them, believing that they are God’s gift to the world and that they are superior to their peers. This talk stems from good intentions, such as their belief that this enhances their self-confidence and self-esteem.
This study included 565 children in the Netherlands whose ages ranged from 7 to 11 years at the start of the study. They and their parents were asked to fill out questionnaires once every six months, and various questions were asked aimed at knowing the parents’ opinion of their children, such as “My child is a great example for children.” others to emulate,” and another aimed to show the emotional connection, and they were asked to evaluate it with points.
The researchers then measured levels of both narcissism and self-esteem in the children themselves. The study found that parents’ overvaluation of the child may lead to higher levels of narcissism over time, and this was not associated with greater self-confidence. As for children whose parents showed more warmth and emotionality in their dealings with them, they had higher levels of self-esteem over time, and this was not linked to narcissism.
Finally, we point out that it is believed that narcissism is synonymous with self-esteem, but the study shows that this is not true. Self-esteem is the feeling of a person or child that he is no less competent than others, while narcissism is the belief in a person’s superiority over others, and researchers say that parents exaggerate In evaluating their children, this may not be the only reason behind children’s narcissism, as genetics and temperamental characteristics may also play a role.
2024-02-28 17:58:39
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