Unravelling fame-seeking motive and narcissism: the roles of problematic internet use and acculturation to Western culture.
Recent research suggests that narcissism levels among young adults are increasing. Grounded in the Uses and Gratifications Theory and the Theory of Globalization-based Acculturation, this study examines the relationship between fame-seeking motive and narcissism, with problematic internet use as a m...
| Publicado en: | Behaviour & Information Technology Vol. 44; no. 17; pp. 4170 - 4183 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Oct2025
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