Narcissism
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<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>The young field of research on youth narcissism has begun to bloom. Narcissism is a personality type marked by a sense of grandiosity and a strong need to get attention and admiration from others. Youth narcissism typically emerges at some point in late childhood or adolescence as a derailment of normal self‐development and may yield considerable impairment in psychological and interpersonal adjustment. This chapter provides an integrative overview of current knowledge on youth narcissism—discussing its historical roots, theoretical underpinnings, manifestations, and developmental origins; considering pivotal issues regarding assessment, diagnosis, and intervention; and addressing key controversies. In doing so, this chapter illustrates the potential of the study of youth narcissism to the field of developmental psychopathology, and highlights exciting directions for future research. We call for an integrative, interdisciplinary approach to studying the development of trait narcissism and narcissistic pathology.</jats:p>