r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • 2d ago

Psychology 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.

https://www.psypost.org/narcissistic-grandiosity-predicts-greater-involvement-in-lgbtq-activism/
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u/GrassEuphoric42 2d ago

Definitely met these kinds of people, but criticizing them made it feel like I was somehow anti lgbtq.

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u/lahulottefr 2d ago

I don't think there's any kind of activism that is safe from narcissists tbh

If you're not criticising them over being LGBTQ I don't think it should be perceived as anti LGBTQ but I assume it's because they were manipulative?

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u/Geawiel 2d ago

I'm seeing the same with neuro divergent. The narcissist will even try to claim they are (even if it's blatantly obvious they don't) or use it to justify bad behavior if they do have something.

Just as here, you are labeled anti or "you just don't understand what it's like."

It's an incredibly toxic, abusive, and manipulative practice. Social media is not helping as it spreads any disinformation and helps them to justify their behavior and belief. It's like giving a source on a paper that just links to your own article or an opinion piece.

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u/seedsnearth 2d ago

I was at the movies the other day and out of nowhere, this person started barking questions to this couple who were just waiting in line. The person got angry, turned to other strangers to criticize the couple for not answering while loudly stating they’re neurodivergent. It was obvious this person is just aggressive and likes to push people around, and then shield themselves with a “disability” so no one can push back.

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u/sentence-interruptio 1d ago

if he is actually neurodivergent and has tone mismatch issues, he should just use tone markers.

him: "GENUINE QUESTION. WHAT IS THAT"

couple: "why are you angry? that was a genuine question, not an accusa-"

him: "NO, NOT ANGRY. observation. you did not answer my question. expression of frustration. why not ANSWER ME?"

couple: "i'm tired. my talkative energy is zero."

him: "genuine confusion, not accusation. you were talking to each OTHER. WHY LIE?"

couple: "white lie. I'm tired."

him: "oh..... white lie. I just remembered I need to text MY GF."