Claire Hart
@drnarcissism.bsky.social
Social/personality psychologist, runs a hedgehog rescue and loves martial arts
**NEW PAPER***
Not everyone seeks support in the same way and some people don’t want it at all.
Our new open-access paper introduces the Romantic Support-Seeking (RoSS) scale, which captures 4 distinct ways people deal with distress in romantic relationships.
Read the paper here: rdcu.be/eVMO4
Not everyone seeks support in the same way and some people don’t want it at all.
Our new open-access paper introduces the Romantic Support-Seeking (RoSS) scale, which captures 4 distinct ways people deal with distress in romantic relationships.
Read the paper here: rdcu.be/eVMO4
Help! I need somebody: Development and validation of the Romantic Support-Seeking (RoSS) scale
rdcu.be
December 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
**NEW PAPER***
Not everyone seeks support in the same way and some people don’t want it at all.
Our new open-access paper introduces the Romantic Support-Seeking (RoSS) scale, which captures 4 distinct ways people deal with distress in romantic relationships.
Read the paper here: rdcu.be/eVMO4
Not everyone seeks support in the same way and some people don’t want it at all.
Our new open-access paper introduces the Romantic Support-Seeking (RoSS) scale, which captures 4 distinct ways people deal with distress in romantic relationships.
Read the paper here: rdcu.be/eVMO4
On the back of our new publication on the social benefits of self-disclosure and self-presentation on social media, Carmen Surariu and I have a new article in The Conversation: theconversation.com/online-shari...
Online sharing can push us apart – but when it’s authentic it can bring us together
Social media is often blamed for loneliness, but a large new review suggests that when people share authentically online, it can actually strengthen relationships.
theconversation.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
On the back of our new publication on the social benefits of self-disclosure and self-presentation on social media, Carmen Surariu and I have a new article in The Conversation: theconversation.com/online-shari...
A few snippets from my BBC interview this week on phubbing www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Southampton study looks into phubbing
The more you feel you're being phubbed, the worse your relationship tends to be, a study says.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 9:24 AM
A few snippets from my BBC interview this week on phubbing www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Our new systematic review shows that authentic self-disclosure is consistently linked to better interpersonal outcomes, while inauthentic self-presentation often backfires. Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
The social benefits of self-disclosure and self-presentation through social media: a systematic review
Grounded in the Uses and Gratifications theory, this review contributes to the rapidly-evolving field of social media research by examining the association between observable self-disclosure and/or...
www.tandfonline.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Our new systematic review shows that authentic self-disclosure is consistently linked to better interpersonal outcomes, while inauthentic self-presentation often backfires. Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Here's a link to my interview on The Last Show talking about narcissism in Teams open.spotify.com/episode/62Gf...
FULL EPISODE: Narcissists Ruin Teams - November 11, 2025
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November 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Here's a link to my interview on The Last Show talking about narcissism in Teams open.spotify.com/episode/62Gf...
On the back of our new publication on narcissism in teams, Reece Bush-Evans and I have a new article in The Conversation: theconversation.com/how-narcissi...
How narcissism ruins teamwork – and why it matters in the workplace
Charm can open doors but ego slams them shut. An escape-room experiment shows how the wrong kind of confidence can quietly sink a team.
theconversation.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
On the back of our new publication on narcissism in teams, Reece Bush-Evans and I have a new article in The Conversation: theconversation.com/how-narcissi...
So excited to share that our paper on narcissism and teams is officially published! We used a real escape room to uncover how personality can help — or seriously derail — collaboration. www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/15...
www.mdpi.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
So excited to share that our paper on narcissism and teams is officially published! We used a real escape room to uncover how personality can help — or seriously derail — collaboration. www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/15...
Our new SPSP blogon phubbing is out spsp.org/news/charact...
When Your Partner’s Phone Comes Between You | SPSP
Does your partner’s scrolling make you feel ignored—or even tempt you to retaliate?
spsp.org
October 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Our new SPSP blogon phubbing is out spsp.org/news/charact...
I feel very privileged to have been asked to talk about my academic journey. This was such a fun podcast to record and Jacob is a fantastic interviewer. As a narcissism researcher, I was in my glory talking about me for 48 whole minutes :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhxF...
Episode 1 - Claire Hart - University of Southampton School of Psychology Podcast
YouTube video by Psychology at Southampton
www.youtube.com
October 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I feel very privileged to have been asked to talk about my academic journey. This was such a fun podcast to record and Jacob is a fantastic interviewer. As a narcissism researcher, I was in my glory talking about me for 48 whole minutes :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhxF...
I was on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour talking about phubbing this morning if you fancy a listen ..... 46 minutes in :) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Woman's Hour - Annie Lennox, Paracetamol in pregnancy, Liquid BBLs, Phubbing - BBC Sounds
The singer-songwriter on her long career in music and campaigning.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I was on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour talking about phubbing this morning if you fancy a listen ..... 46 minutes in :) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Kathy Carnelley and I contributed to the following blog with Seen & Heard, "Is Boarding School Right for My Child?" which you can read here: seenheard.org.uk/blog/should-.... It's a great resource for parents researching the subject or looking up the pros and cons.
September 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Kathy Carnelley and I contributed to the following blog with Seen & Heard, "Is Boarding School Right for My Child?" which you can read here: seenheard.org.uk/blog/should-.... It's a great resource for parents researching the subject or looking up the pros and cons.
Reposted by Claire Hart
Study links phubbing sensitivity to attachment patterns in romantic couples
Study links phubbing sensitivity to attachment patterns in romantic couples
Psychologists find that not everyone responds to partner phone use the same way. A daily diary study shows attachment-anxious individuals report stronger feelings of rejection and are more likely to retaliate when phubbed, underscoring how early relational patterns shape digital conflicts.
www.psypost.org
August 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Study links phubbing sensitivity to attachment patterns in romantic couples
Reposted by Claire Hart
Research finds that certain personality traits and mating strategies are associated with greater success on dating apps. For example, people who score higher in narcissism and psychopathy are more likely to report finding both dates and sex partners online. www.psypost.org/psychopathic...
Psychopathic men and less selective women report more sex via Tinder
New research finds that men high in psychopathy and sexual desire, and women who are less picky with matches, report more sexual encounters via Tinder. The findings suggest dating apps favor fast, opp...
www.psypost.org
August 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Research finds that certain personality traits and mating strategies are associated with greater success on dating apps. For example, people who score higher in narcissism and psychopathy are more likely to report finding both dates and sex partners online. www.psypost.org/psychopathic...
More phubbing -- an interview with Eric Dolan from PsyPost: psypost.org/study-links-phubbing-sensitivity-to-attachment-patterns-in-romantic-couples/
Study links phubbing sensitivity to attachment patterns in romantic couples
Psychologists find that not everyone responds to partner phone use the same way. A daily diary study shows attachment-anxious individuals report stronger feelings of rejection and are more likely to r...
psypost.org
August 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
More phubbing -- an interview with Eric Dolan from PsyPost: psypost.org/study-links-phubbing-sensitivity-to-attachment-patterns-in-romantic-couples/
Here is our press release from @unisouthampton.bsky.social on our new phubbing paper: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/08...
Phone snubbing more damaging to insecure partners, study finds
Phone snubbing more damaging to insecure partners, study finds
www.southampton.ac.uk
August 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Here is our press release from @unisouthampton.bsky.social on our new phubbing paper: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/08...
Check out our new piece on phubbing in The Conversation ... theconversation.com/phubbing-why... @theconversation.com
‘Phubbing’: why ignoring your partner for your phone infuriates certain people – and causes them to retaliate
Research shows that ‘phubbing’ – ignoring a partner to look at your phone – can lower relationship satisfaction and spark retaliation.
theconversation.com
August 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Check out our new piece on phubbing in The Conversation ... theconversation.com/phubbing-why... @theconversation.com
We have another new paper out on phubbing. Check it out here: doi.org/10.1111/jopy...
Attachment, Perceived Partner Phubbing, and Retaliation: A Daily Diary Study
Objective
We conducted a diary study to investigate the role of adult attachment on responses to daily perceived partner phubbing in a sample of couple members (N = 196).
Method
We focused on pers.....
doi.org
August 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
We have another new paper out on phubbing. Check it out here: doi.org/10.1111/jopy...
What happens when narcissists get phubbed—ignored by their partner in favour of a screen? We tracked 196 people daily to find out..... Read our new paper hot off the press: Phubbed and Furious: Narcissists’ Responses to Perceived Partner Phubbing: tinyurl.com/NarcissismPh...
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June 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
What happens when narcissists get phubbed—ignored by their partner in favour of a screen? We tracked 196 people daily to find out..... Read our new paper hot off the press: Phubbed and Furious: Narcissists’ Responses to Perceived Partner Phubbing: tinyurl.com/NarcissismPh...
Finally saw Hamilton over Easter and I think I've found my new theme tune for teaching about grandiose narcissists in relationships. Have a listen to King George III (performed by Jonathon Groff) singing "You'll Be Back": youtu.be/ukfNXFgUEiU
#Hamilton #narcissism #JonathonGroff
#Hamilton #narcissism #JonathonGroff
Hamilton - You'll Be Back
YouTube video by Dave Bosse
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April 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Finally saw Hamilton over Easter and I think I've found my new theme tune for teaching about grandiose narcissists in relationships. Have a listen to King George III (performed by Jonathon Groff) singing "You'll Be Back": youtu.be/ukfNXFgUEiU
#Hamilton #narcissism #JonathonGroff
#Hamilton #narcissism #JonathonGroff
My amazing nan and grandad are celebrating their 75th Wedding anniversary today 😍 theisleofthanetnews.com/2025/04/01/w...
Westgate’s Bob and Ruth Baker celebrate fabulous 75th wedding anniversary
A Westgate couple who were childhood sweethearts celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary today (April 1). Bob and Ruth Baker first met as 13-year-olds at school in south-east London. Bob’s house h…
theisleofthanetnews.com
April 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
My amazing nan and grandad are celebrating their 75th Wedding anniversary today 😍 theisleofthanetnews.com/2025/04/01/w...
Reposted by Claire Hart
The ONLY exception to out in the day is a hedgehog going back and forth quickly grabbing long grass or leaves - this is a nesting female and must be left alone ☺️
Happy hogging!
Happy hogging!
February 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The ONLY exception to out in the day is a hedgehog going back and forth quickly grabbing long grass or leaves - this is a nesting female and must be left alone ☺️
Happy hogging!
Happy hogging!
The hedgehogs in my hogspital now have a bit of Banksy to enjoy and motivate them to get better 😂
February 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The hedgehogs in my hogspital now have a bit of Banksy to enjoy and motivate them to get better 😂
Did you or anyone you know go to boarding school in the UK? We are looking for participants to take part in my Master's student's project. Chance to win one of three £50 Amazon vouchers! If you are interested, click here: tinyurl.com/IBoarded
Please feel free to share 🙂
Please feel free to share 🙂
February 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Did you or anyone you know go to boarding school in the UK? We are looking for participants to take part in my Master's student's project. Chance to win one of three £50 Amazon vouchers! If you are interested, click here: tinyurl.com/IBoarded
Please feel free to share 🙂
Please feel free to share 🙂
Happy Valentine's day!
February 14, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Happy Valentine's day!
My PhD student is looking for Facebook users to complete her study. Please complete and/or share if you can: tinyurl.com/StudySOS
February 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
My PhD student is looking for Facebook users to complete her study. Please complete and/or share if you can: tinyurl.com/StudySOS