W. Keith Campbell, Ph.D., and Carolyn Crist

About

W. Keith Campbell, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at the University of Georgia, as well as the author of The Narcissism Epidemic, When You Love a Man Who Loves Himself, and more than 120 peer-reviewed articles. Keith is a nationally recognized expert on narcissism, society, and generational change. His work and lectures expose the rise of narcissism—and individualism more generally—and its influence on different levels of society. For more, see wkeithcampbell.com.

Carolyn Crist is an independent journalist whose work has appeared in Reuters, WebMD, and Parade, among others. Crist has written more than 1,500 news stories and focuses primarily on health, science, and research. She is the freelance correspondent for the Association of Health Care Journalists and a board member for the American Society of Journalists and Authors. For more, see carolyncrist.com.

Campbell and Crist co-authored The New Science of Narcissism: Understanding One of the Greatest Psychological Challenges of our Time—and What You Can Do About It. For more, see narcissismlab.com.

Recent Posts

How Antagonism Unfolds as a Trait of Narcissism

Can you be callous in specific ways? New research investigates the structure of antagonism.

5 Key Aspects of Social Media and Narcissism

Social media creates a perfect playground for narcissistic behavior. We want to connect with others, and we want to feel good while doing it.

How Narcissism and Leadership Go Hand-in-Hand

Leadership is a natural goal for narcissists because it feeds their motivational goals of status, power, and attention.

The 2 Faces of Narcissism: Can You Recognize Them?

Narcissism has nuance and falls on a spectrum, and it can show up in different ways in different people. A new model shows the "two faces" of narcissism and how we understand it.

Narcissism May Play a Role in People’s Pandemic Response

People who exhibit “dark” traits associated with narcissism may be less likely to embrace public health behaviors that prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Do You Fall in Love Easily? You Might Fall for a Narcissist

Those who “fall fast and fall hard” are more likely to find themselves in love with partners who have dark personality traits associated with narcissism and psychopathy.

2 Major Ways That Narcissists Boost Their Social Status

Narcissists take one of two roads to win points: They build themselves up, or they tear others down.

How Narcissists Are Taking Advantage of Today’s Chaos

Narcissists are taking advantage of the current state of instability in the world. Learn why — and what to do.