Beneath the Surface: Exploring the Psychology of Covert Narcissism

Donna L Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)
Psych Pstuff
6 min readJan 15, 2024

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Most people adore covert narcissists because of how very careful they are in choosing who they unmask around and how much effort they put into optics and public perception. — Debbie Mirza

Photo by Sander Sammy on Unsplash

Narcissism, a term rooted in the Greek myth of Narcissus, refers to a personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and a deep need for…

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Donna L Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)
Psych Pstuff

Writer and university professor researching the human condition, generational studies, human and animal rights, and the intersection of art and psychology