Understanding Online Aggression
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While narcissism can fuel online aggression via perceived threats to self-significance, there are many nonaggressive paths to maintaining our sense of significance.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2025-03-02 22:36:56+00:00.

Original Title: Narcissism is linked to online aggression toward celebrities (individuals who achieved something significant or with higher status) due to feelings of “relative deprivation”. Celebrities are seen as a threat to self-esteem, and narcissists engage in online aggression to restore their self-esteem.