Jean M. Twenge, PhD, a professor of psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of more than a hundred scientific publications and several books based on her research, including Generations, iGen, and Generation Me. Her research has been covered in Time, The Atlantic, Newsweek, The New York Times, USA TODAY, and The Washington Post. She has also been featured on Today, Good Morning America, Fox and Friends, CBS This Morning, and NPR. She lives in San Diego with her husband and three daughters.
W. Keith Campbell, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Georgia, is the author of more than 65 scientific journal articles and book chapters and the book, When You Love a Man Who Loves Himself: How to Deal with a One-way Relationship (Sourcebooks, 2005). He has published more than 30 journal articles and chapters on narcissism, more than any other academic researcher. He is also a contributing author of the study on the rise in narcissism covered by the Associated Press. His research has appeared in USA Today, Newsweek, and The Washington Post, and he has been featured on Fox News' The Big Story and made numerous radio appearances. He holds a BA from the University of California at Berkeley, an MA from San Diego State University, and a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He lives in Athens, Georgia, with his wife and daughter.
""The Narcissism Epidemic" is a must read, an essential antidote to
a culture spinning out of control. Filled with facts, fascinating
examples, and written in a highly readable style, Twenge and
Campbell's outstanding book shows how narcissism has been on the
rise and has taken over almost every part of our lives and how we
can rescue our culture from ourselves. An outstanding
accomplishment by two people who truly care about the debacle of
self-worship. It should be read by anyone interested in the future
of our country" -- Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D., author of "Anxiety Free:
Unravel Your Fears Before They Unravel You"
"A must-read for anyone who is a parent, a relationship partner, in
the workforce, in school, or on the job market. Twenge and Campbell
not only define narcissism but detail its antecedents,
consequences, and underlying processes in a way that brings
together so much of what one sees in modern western culture.
Grounded in research and peppered with media and anecdotal stories,
The Narcissism Epidemic offers practical, much-needed solutions to
coping in the age of entitlement." -- Kathleen Vohs, Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota McKnight Land-Grant Professor, Editor of
"Self and Relationships: Connecting Intrapersonal and Interpersonal
Processes"
"An important and illuminating book. Drs. Twenge and Campbell
expertly analyze many strands of American culture and reveal an
alarming tapestry of psychocultural narcissism. They also offer
sound strategies for slowing this epidemic." -- Jean Kilbourne,
Ed.D., author of "Can't Buy My Love: How Advertising Changes the
Way We Think and Feel" and "So Sexy So Soon: The New Sexualized
Childhood and What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Kids"
"Filled with important, disturbing research detailing the alarming
cultural spread of narcissism today -- a serious social problem to
which many people are unwittingly contributing without realizing
the disastrous consequences. The authors give sound advice and
provide an important resource for anyone who cares about
compassion, empathy, and emotional connection rather than ME, ME,
ME!" -- Karyl McBride, Ph.D., author of "Will I Ever Be Good
Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers "
"Phenomenal..."The Narcissism Epidemic" clearly and succinctly
identifies the dangerous disease and the catastrophic ways it
threatens our society and future, and reveals urgently needed
solutions at every level. The chapter on parenting alone makes this
book priceless and should be compulsory reading." -- Patrick Wanis
PhD, Celebrity Life Coach, Human Behavior & Relationship Expert,
author of "How to Find Happiness"
"The evidence Twenge and Campbell have compiled is compelling and
appalling.... Twenge and Campbell marshal statistics, polls,
charts, studies and anecdotes to assemble a complete picture of the
epidemic's current state of contagion, brought on by the Internet,
reality television, a booming economy, easy credit and other
developments over the past decade. The authors dismantle the
prevailing myths that have made us inclined to tolerate and even
encourage narcissism: that it's a function of high self-esteem,
that it's a function of low self-esteem, that a little narcissism
is healthy, that narcissists are in fact superior, that you have to
love yourself to be able to love someone else." -- "New York Times
Style Magazine"
"The other night, when I was reading Twenge and Campbell's
excellent and timely new book, my husband was busy framing a fake
"Sports Illustrated" cover, with a picture of our 7-year old over
the caption, "Player of the Year." "The Narcissism Epidemic" will
hew close to the bone, rouse, and provoke many readers as it shines
a spotlight on an important -- and highly costly -- trend in our
lives. Rooted in hard data and illuminated with revealing
anecdotes, stories, and solutions, "The Narcissism Epidemic" is
both a pleasure and an education. But enough about this book. Let's
talk about me." -- Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., author of "The How of
Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want"
"This insightful book shows us how the epidemic of narcissism
touches almost all aspects of our lives. Twenge and Campbell's
astute analysis and salient anecdotes powerfully map the problem
and the high price we all pay. They expertly show us the kinds of
actions we can take to free ourselves of the epidemic's ruthless
grip and how the future wellbeing of humane society depends on our
doing so." -- Diane E. Levin, Ph.D., Professor of Education at
Wheelock College and co-author of "So Sexy So Soon: The New
Sexualized Childhood and What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Kids"
""The Narcissism Epidemic" is a must read, an essential antidote to
a culture spinning out of control. Filled with facts, fascinating
examples, and written in a highly readable style, Twenge and
Campbell's outstanding book shows how narcissism has been on the
rise and has taken over almost every part of our lives and how we
can rescue our culture from ourselves. An outstanding
accomplishment by two people who truly care about the debacle of
self-worship. It should be read by anyone interested in the future
of our country" -- Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D., author of "Anxiety Free:
Unravel Your Fears Before They Unravel You"
"A must-read for anyone who is a parent, a relationship partner, in
the workforce, in school, or on the job market. Twenge and Campbell
not only define narcissism but detail its antecedents,
consequences, and underlying processes in a way that brings
together so much of what one sees in modern western culture.
Grounded in research and peppered with media and anecdotal stories,
The Narcissism Epidemic offers practical, much-needed solutions to
coping in the age of entitlement." -- Kathleen Vohs, Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota McKnight Land-Grant Professor, Editor of
"Self and Relationships: Connecting Intrapersonal and Interpersonal
Processes"
"An important and illuminating book. Drs. Twenge and Campbell
expertly analyze many strands of American culture and reveal an
alarming tapestry of psychocultural narcissism. They also offer
sound strategies for slowing this epidemic." -- Jean Kilbourne,
Ed.D., author of "Can't Buy My Love: How Advertising Changes the
Way We Think and Feel" and "So Sexy So Soon: The New Sexualized
Childhood and What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Kids"
"Filled with important, disturbing research detailing the alarming
cultural spread of narcissism today -- a serious social problem to
which many people are unwittingly contributing without realizing
the disastrous consequences. The authors give sound advice and
provide an important resource for anyone who cares about
compassion, empathy, and emotional connection rather than ME, ME,
ME!" -- Karyl McBride, Ph.D., author of "Will I Ever Be Good
Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers "
"Phenomenal..."The Narcissism Epidemic" clearly and succinctly
identifies the dangerous disease and the catastrophic ways it
threatens our society and future, and reveals urgently needed
solutions at every level. The chapter on parenting alone makes this
book priceless and should be compulsory reading." -- Patrick Wanis
PhD, Celebrity Life Coach, Human Behavior & Relationship Expert,
author of "How to Find Happiness"
"The evidence Twenge and Campbell have compiled is compelling and
appalling.... Twenge and Campbell marshal statistics, polls,
charts, studies and anecdotes to assemble a complete picture of the
epidemic's current state of contagion, brought on by the Internet,
reality television, a booming economy, easy credit and other
developments over the past decade. The authors dismantle the
prevailing myths that have made us inclined to tolerate and even
encourage narcissism: that it's a function of high self-esteem,
that it's a function of low self-esteem, that a little narcissism
is healthy, that narcissists are in fact superior, that you have to
love yourself to be able to love someone else." -- "New York Times
Style Magazine"
"The other night, when I was reading Twenge and Campbell's
excellent and timely new book, my husband was busy framing a fake
"Sports Illustrated" cover, with a picture of our 7-year old over
the caption, "Player of the Year." "The Narcissism Epidemic" will
hew close to the bone, rouse, and provoke many readers as it shines
a spotlight on an important -- and highly costly -- trend in our
lives. Rooted in hard data and illuminated with revealing
anecdotes, stories, and solutions, "The Narcissism Epidemic" is
both a pleasure and an education. But enough about this book. Let's
talk about me." -- Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., author of "The How of
Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want"
"This insightful book shows us how the epidemic of narcissism
touches almost all aspects of our lives. Twenge and Campbell's
astute analysis and salient anecdotes powerfully map the problem
and the high price we all pay. They expertly show us the kinds of
actions we can take to free ourselves of the epidemic's ruthless
grip and how the future wellbeing of humane society depends on our
doing so." -- Diane E. Levin, Ph.D., Professor of Education at
Wheelock College and co-author of "So Sexy So Soon: The New
Sexualized Childhood and What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Kids"
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