Factors that have been identified as possible contributors to the development of a Narcissistic Personality Disorder, include:
Excessive admiration that is never balanced
with realistic feedback.
Excessive praise for good behaviors
Excessive criticism for undesirable behaviors
in childhood
Overindulgence and overvaluation by family
members or peers.
Being praised for perceived exceptional looks
or abilities by adults
Adverse Childhood Experiences (e.g., abuse)
Unpredictable or unreliable caregiving from
parents
Learning manipulative behaviors from parents
or peers
Valued by parents as a means to regulate their own self-esteem
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