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Research: taking selfies in the gym indicates narcissism

To be honest, how often do you see photos of perfect açai bowls and constant updates about running schedules and yoga poses on Instagram and Facebook? Quite often, right? New research shows: narcissists do this the most.

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We've all seen it. If you've gone for a run and didn't post a photo of it on social media, did you even exercise? I don't really know anymore these days.

‘People who score high on narcissistic traits post more photos about things they achieve’

Maybe you also love a healthy meal. Do you also exercise regularly? You're probably really happy with your life, but you don't see the need to throw those hashtags into the world with a matching photo of a sweaty head after boxing (yes Adriana Lima, I'm looking sternly at you…). According to British research, this is precisely where the distinction is made between two groups of people: the narcissists and the non-narcissists. Researchers at Brunel University in London examined 555 Facebook profiles of participants who also had to fill out a survey about their personalities.

The conclusion that emerged from this? People who score high on narcissistic traits post more photos about things they achieve. And that includes those running meters, those healthy #fitmeals, and selfies in the gym. (By the way, check what your social media says about you.) On the other hand, scientists also discovered that people with low self-esteem are quicker to post photos of their loved ones on social media. Quite interesting… here To be honest, how often do you see photos of perfect açai bowls and constant updates about running schedules and…