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Study: Today's Students Too Narcissistic

First Posted: 03/28/08 03:44 AM ET Updated: 11/17/11 09:02 AM ET

AP:

Today's college students are more narcissistic and self-centered than their predecessors, according to a comprehensive new study by five psychologists who worry that the trend could be harmful to personal relationships and American society.

"We need to stop endlessly repeating 'You're special' and having children repeat that back," said the study's lead author, Professor Jean Twenge of San Diego State University. "Kids are self-centered enough already."

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