Solivagant
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Skid Row 89 said:I think it's more often the case that Facebook attracts narcissists, as well as many other types of people. Facebook simply offers another medium for exhibiting narcissistic behaviour that is more visible to everyone.
However, I suppose it's possible that some people who normally avoid attention seeking behaviour, and perhaps have low self esteem, could be swayed by friends to post certain statuses, photos etc in order to gain approval from others who are esteemed to be popular.
^ I agree.
"We spend 60% of conversations talking about ourselves. Why? Because it feels good. Using fMRI brain scans researchers from Harvard University showed that discussing our opinions and personality traits activate areas of the brain’s mesolimbic dopamine system -- which is associated with reward and motivation. Activation was greatest when people knew someone was listening to their disclosures..." - Lumosity