People high in narcissism less likely to comply with COVID-19 mitigations

[fredjr82]

I know which posters I'd label as Grandiose and which are Vulnerable.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have encouraged mitigation strategies like masking and vaccination to help reduce the spread of the virus. A new study suggests a person’s individual level of narcissism affects whether they are more, or less, willing to participate in these efforts.

The researchers – including Peter Hatemi, Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Penn State – looked at the effects of both grandiose and vulnerable narcissism on whether people were more or less likely to wear a mask in public or get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Hatemi explained that grandiose narcissism is characterized by the pursuit of social status and a desire for others to see them as important and worthy of admiration. Meanwhile, vulnerable narcissism is associated with selfishness and ego-centrism or being especially sensitive to judgment from others.

Right board 😉🤣

 

[ihhawk]

I can totally see the science when I would have to wear a mask walking through the restaurant but was able to take it off once I sat down at the table.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

I can totally see the science when I would have to wear a mask walking through the restaurant but was able to take it off once I sat down at the table.

Narcissist

 

[TylerJ76]

I can totally see the science when I would have to wear a mask walking through the restaurant but was able to take it off once I sat down at the table.

Or when children were forced to wear masks while thousands gather at sporting events and concerts.

 

[CarolinaHawkeye]

Narcissist

I think you've got him pegged correctly.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

I think you've got him pegged correctly.

Narcissist

 

[CarolinaHawkeye]

Narcissist

That's not how one spells observant.

 

[The Governator]

That's now one spells observant.