A recent study published in Scientific Reports has shed light on how different forms of narcissism influenced people’s thoughts and behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers found that distinct types of narcissism led to both antisocial and prosocial responses. Narcissism, a personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and a deep need for admiration, can manifest in various forms. These forms often include behaviors and thoughts that reflect either self-enhancement (boosting one’s ego by appearing admirable) or self-protection (defending one’s ego by pu…