The way you use Facebook and Twitter could mirror how narcissistic you are, according to a new university study. Research by the University of Michigan examined how social media websites reflect a growing culture of narcissism in the US. Scientists found that middle-aged narcissists are more likely to frequently update their Facebook status, while their younger counterparts take to Twitter to satisfy their vanity. So vain: Adult narcissists are more likely to use Facebook to gain the approval of their peers to boost their ego, according to new research According to Elliot Panek, who was one of three scientists behind the research, middle-aged people use Facebook as a way of gaining approval of their image from their peers, while college students prefer Twitter because they over-value their own opinions.
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New research examines link between social media and narcissism
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It found younger users are most likely to take to Twitter to boost their ego
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But older users will update Facebook in a bid to gain approval from friends
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