PROBLEMS OF NARCISSISM IN EDUCATION: THE CULTURE OF NARCISSISM AS A DANGEROUS GLOBAL PHENOMENON FOR THE FUTURE

TitlePROBLEMS OF NARCISSISM IN EDUCATION: THE CULTURE OF NARCISSISM AS A DANGEROUS GLOBAL PHENOMENON FOR THE FUTURE
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2019
AuthorsPodzimek, M
JournalProblems of Education in the 21st Century
Volume77
Issue4
Start Page489-501
PaginationContinuous
Date PublishedAugust/2019
Type of ArticleOriginal article
ISSN1822-7864
Other NumbersE-ISSN 2538-7111
Keywordscontemporary individualism, cultural narcissism, learning difficulties, narcissistic pathology, pedagogical research
Abstract

Modernism, which appeared as a result of industrialization, has since then developed further, resulting in a postmodern society, characterized by a significant change in values. This shift in values is particularly evident in the quality of education, and man's subsequent relation towards work as a result. Schools have become social institutions in which learners spend their time in the role of served clients. The teacher is therefore assigned the social role of the servant, in which he is to primarily satisfy the pupil in his personal needs. This kind of relationship stems from the phenomenon of narcissism, which is already a cultural phenomenon. Studies of cultural narcissism are presented here, sampling relevant research of American provenience (with special focus on the USA). These studies suggest that cultural narcissism may become a global phenomenon in the future.

URLhttp://oaji.net/articles/2019/457-1566969219.pdf
DOI10.33225/pec/19.77.489
Refereed DesignationRefereed
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