Individuals who view themselves as main characters tend to have higher well-being and greater satisfaction of their basic psychological needs compared to those who see themselves as minor characters, study finds.

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New research examined narcissists' social metaperceptions (what they think others think of them). Narcissists did not necessarily overestimate how positively others viewed them. But people high in narcissistic admiration, leadership, and grandiosity tended to think they were viewed positively.

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Ketamine changes the way our brains process touch, especially the difference between touch from ourselves versus someone else, and may blur the boundaries of self-perception. This offers new insights into how certain psychiatric symptoms related to self-awareness could be mirrored in the brain.

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Research found that our perceptions of body image are shaped by what we see from as early as seven years old. These body ideals continue to be influenced by visual exposure to different body weights into adulthood

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A study shows that people with anxiety and depression can perform tasks well but struggle to update their self-perception accurately. However, they can adjust their self-view correctly when explicitly informed of their good performance, rather than relying on their own confidence

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Self-perceived physical attractiveness linked to stronger materialistic values 💁‍♀️💰✨. Research suggests this occurs because people who believe they are attractive are more likely to compare themselves with others in terms of abilities, opinions, and social status, which increases materialistic tendencies.

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People who believe they are attractive 😍 are more materialistic 💰, and new research suggests this is because they are more likely to compare themselves with others in terms of abilities, opinions, and social status, which increases materialistic tendencies.

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Grandiose narcissists tend to show reduced neural sensitivity to errors. It is possible that this is the mechanism through which narcissists resist correcting themselves, bolstering their positive self-views.

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✨ Employees who believe they are physically attractive are more willing to share ideas at work, due to a boosted sense of personal impact.

✨ This effect is strongest among those who view physical appearance as a useful social tool for influence, linking self-perceived attractiveness to speaking up only for individuals who believe appearance grants them social credit.

✨ The study found similar results for both men and women, suggesting a broad psychological link between self-perceived attractiveness and workplace confidence, potentially influenced by cultural emphasis on appearance.

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Body dysmorphia is linked to an exaggerated cognitive bias for self-related information. Study provide evidence that a basic bias in how the brain processes self-relevant information might contribute to severe body image preoccupations.

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Women who use hormonal contraceptives tend to evaluate their own romantic and social qualities more favorably than women who do not use them. Synthetic hormones in birth control might inadvertently boost how women perceive their desirability to potential partners.

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People who scored higher on an intelligence test rated their own looks slightly lower, while optimistic, emotionally stable, and college-educated adults rated themselves better-looking. Researchers suggest smarter people may just be more realistic about their appearance (two studies, 1,000+ adults).

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✨ Research published in Evolutionary Psychology reveals that higher self-ratings of physical attractiveness are linked to being male, having a university degree, and possessing high levels of optimism and emotional stability.

✨ The study involved two parts with working-age adults rating their own attractiveness on a scale of 0-100, finding an average self-rating of 58.

✨ University graduates scored about 3.5 points higher than non-graduates, and men rated themselves 3-4 points higher than women in the first study sample.

✨ While optimism and emotional stability consistently predicted higher self-ratings, cognitive ability showed a slight negative association in the second study, with better performers rating their appearance lower.

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