Over the past decades, Western youth have become increasingly narcissistic. Narcissistic youth are at risk for aggression and violence, including such extreme acts as school shootings. Yet little is known about how to curb narcissistic aggression.

The aim of this project is to contribute to the reduction of narcissistic aggression in youth by encouraging self- over social-comparison, using socialization and intervention strategies. We combine experimental, longitudinal, and intervention methods across laboratory and field settings. The project cuts across several disciplines, from pedagogics to social/personality, developmental, and clinical psychology.

This project is part of the NWO Yield Graduate Programme.