Causes of Narcissistic Personality Disorder

The cause of narcissistic personality disorder is unknown, although several theories are being investigated.

Some evidence points to genetics and other biological or biochemical factors as causative agents for some people. Psychological factors are also involved for most people.

One might also speculate on what role, if any, societal materialism might play in nurturing narcissistic personality disorder. Americans are famously infatuated with youth and beauty, which are heavily marketed by corporations. Is it possible that an inferiority complex—or simply the desire to look like the beautiful people we see in so many ads—may contribute to narcissistic personality disorder?

>> Next Article