Identity: The Role Of Narcissism In Social Media

identify ~ identity Social media is no longer a teeny fragment of our lives, it has multiplied by millions and sucked the vast majority of society into a vortex of artificiality, superficiality, and most importantly narcissism. Since the initial publishing of The Narcissism Epidemic back in 2009, social media and narcissism as a whole have exceeded the preconceived notions that were inceptively presented and proposed. The real epidemic of human artificiality and phoniness has just begun, though it’s never too late to allow authenticity to flourish. Narcissism couldn’t have reached it’s tremendous growth without the staggering impact of social media. In 2009, Facebook had just under 300 million users; however in 2017, Facebook has close to 2 billion active users and the numbers are continuing to grow among every single social media …show more content…
Likewise to artificiality, a narcissist can be significantly affected by others, such as a celebrity or professional athlete. However, a core difference between narcissism and artificiality is the vast essence of entitlement, which works as the foundation of a narcissistic identity. A narcissist’s main concern and focus is the self in all it’s extremities, whether it be self-promotion, self-image, self-worth, etc. Whereas an artificial, phony individual’s objective is to mirror their peers and in a sense conform to an idealistic semblance. Every single human being has individuality and authenticity cradled inside them, but many make the awful decision to oppress these precious qualities. Artificiality and narcissism is what needs to oppressed and vanquished as it poses a genuine threat to individualistic identities, there is no need to feel sequestered for being authentic, there is no phony hierarchical system you must fulfill. It is, however, vital to find who you truly are and allow that to flourish and