Vienna Study Finds No Global Narcissism Rise
A comprehensive statistical analysis published in the Journal of Personality in August 2025 revealed that claims of a global "narcissism epidemic" are unsupported by evidence. The research, conducted by Sandra Oberlayter and colleagues, evaluated 1,105 studies from 1982 to 2023, involving over half a million participants worldwide. The findings showed complete stability in narcissism levels over the past decades, with no significant increase or escalation on a global scale. The analysis also demonstrated a consistent negative correlation between age and narcissism scores; the older a person gets, the less likely they are to exhibit narcissistic patterns. This trend is partly attributed to the fact that previous studies relied on unrepresentative samples, such as college students, leading to the misguided labeling of a widespread phenomenon as a false trend. Ultimately, it becomes clear that the concept of a "narcissism epidemic" was based on an insufficient methodology. Current social changes, such as increased awareness of mental health and volunteerism, may have contributed to stabilization or even a decline in narcissistic indicators, rather than the supposed rise claimed by some.
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