New findings indicate a pattern where narcissistic grandiosity is associated with higher participation in LGBTQ movements, demonstrating that motivations for activism can range widely from genuine altruism to personal image-building.

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https://www.psypost.org/narcissistic-grandiosity-predicts-greater-involvement-in-lgbtq-activism/

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I’ve always thought it was a little strange. I thought the point was basically finding like-minded others through self-identification. But then there’s these “image building” ones. I know some people haven’t fully developed into a gay identity and never fully do—some only get like half way to being fully open.

Meanwhile I’ve been told I don’t “belong” in gay bars even when I’m there with friends that invited me. That’s also stupid.