Do we outgrow narcissism? Science finally has an answer

Narcissistic traits do change with age, with individuals generally becoming less self-absorbed as they mature. However, a person's relative level of narcissism compared to their peers tends to remain remarkably stable throughout life. This suggests narcissism is a persistent personality characteristic, though researchers are exploring why it declines with age.

Do we outgrow narcissism? Science finally has an answer
Narcissistic traits do change with age, with individuals generally becoming less self-absorbed as they mature. However, a person's relative level of narcissism compared to their peers tends to remain remarkably stable throughout life. This suggests narcissism is a persistent personality characteristic, though researchers are exploring why it declines with age.