What's the Deal With Selfie Narcissists? Ft. Kylie Jenner & Kanye West NPD or Social Media Marketing

Master Your CommunicationSocial media selfiesare they really so narcissistic? Authors on body language, Mark Bowden & Tracey Thomson bust the myth of narcissism and selfies on social media.

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New research published in Psychology of Popular Media casts doubt on the link between taking selfies and narcissism. The study found that college students who scored low on a measure of narcissism tended to post just as many selfies as those who scored high. “I am interested in studying selfies and their links to psychological functioning because they have become a central feature in our society, but research has lagged behind in trying to understand why people take them and what functions they might serve,” said study author Erin A. Koterba, an associate professor at the University of Tampa. The study of 276 college students found that there was no significant difference between how many selfies those high in narcissism and those low in narcissism reported taking over the past week. Narcissism did, however, appear to influence the type of selfie being taken. Students high in narcissism were more likely to take selfies that featured only themselves.

"Essentially, Kylie Jenner's brand is based on narcissism. The constant and incessant taking and posting of pictures of herself on social media have taught my younger sisters -- and most young, impressionable girls -- self-obsession and look-oriented personalities pay off more than any career or education." -- Elite Daily

Bestselling authors Mark Bowden and Tracey Thomson, principals at the communications company Truthplane, illustrate the essential points of body language with examples from everyday life, leavened with humour and insights that you can use to your advantage in virtually any situation.

“Truth and Lies is brilliant. If you’d like to learn the truth about who will have your back or if your kids are in safe hands or if your neighbor, boyfriend, best friend, or boss is keeping a secret from you, then read this book.” (Janine Driver, lie detection expert for the CIA and New York Times–bestselling author of You Say More Than You Think)

“Truth and Lies is a wonderful guide to learning how to know what people are really thinking.”

(Vanessa Van Edwards, bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People)

“Mark Bowden and Tracey Thomson give us a front row seat to understanding nonverbal communication and human behavior. Truth and Lies shows us how to come off autopilot and get it right each and every time.” (Tonya Reiman, behavioral analyst, author of The Body Language of Dating)

“The cluttered space of body language clickbait continues to grow, but Truth and Lies clears a path to clarity and focus.” (Scott Rouse, body language analyst and military interrogation trainer)

“A masterwork life-coaching manual. With advice from other leading experts in nonverbal behavior, Mark Bowden and Tracey Thomson bring you a rounded view and new system for how to understand and use body language in a wide variety of life situations.” (Greg Hartley, former US Army interrogator and human behavior consultant)

“The authors are true body language detectives. I wish I had learned their SCAN technique years ago. Brilliant and informative, this is a must-read for anyone after the truth.” (J. Paul Nadeau, former hostage negotiator)

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A fresh, insightful, myth-busting guide to reading body language in the post-digital age

Whether you’re at a job interview or an after-party, searching LinkedIn or swiping right on a dating site, you will want (no, need!) to understand what people are really thinking, regardless of what they’re saying. How certain are you from their handshake that it’s a done deal? Can you be so sure they’re lying to you? Should you risk trusting them with your most intimate secrets—or even your life?

Unlocking your ability to better understand others’ feelings toward you and predict their intentions will help you know when to run with a real opportunity and when to back away from certain harm. Stop wasting your time expecting the worst or hoping for the best—at work, in a crucial negotiation or on a promising first date—by using this new system of understanding nonverbal behavior.

Bestselling author Mark Bowden, with co-author Tracey Thomson—both principals at the communications company TRUTHPLANE—illustrate the essential points of body language in key situations with examples from everyday life, leavened with humor and insights that you can use to your advantage in virtually any situation.

Mark Bowden is a member of The Behavior Panel with Scott Rouse, Greg Hartley and Chase Hughes.

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