there's no clear evidence that social media causes narcissism.

Parents who put their child on a pedestal can foster grandiose narcissism.And cold, controlling parents can contribute to vulnerable narcissism.Narcissism also seems to be higher in cultures that value individuality and self-promotion.In the United States, for example,narcissism as a personality trait has been rising since the 1970s,when the communal focus of the 60s gave way to the self-esteem movement and a rise in materialism.More recently, social media has multiplied the possibilities for self-promotion,
though it's worth noting that there's no clear evidence
that social media causes narcissism.