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Five-Factor Narcissism Inventory–Short Form (FFNI-SF)

Five-Factor Narcissism Inventory–Short Form (FFNI-SF) Test

Understand subtle and overt narcissistic traits in about 11 minutes. This 60 item screen gives a clear profile to guide research, clinical insight, and treatment planning.

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

3/5

Grandiose Fantasies (GF)

Measures the tendency to become absorbed in fantasies of exceptional success, glory, and high status.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.4: Low | 2.5 – 3.5: Moderate | 3.6 – 5: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting occasional engagement in grandiose success or status fantasies without them being a dominant focus.

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3/5

Authoritarianism (A)

Measures the tendency toward forceful, status-seeking behavior aimed at gaining power or leadership over others.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced level of assertiveness and status-seeking that may show up in some leadership or competitive situations without being consistently domineering.

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2/5

Arrogance (A)

Measures the tendency toward haughty, snobbish, and overconfident attitudes and behavior versus humility.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 2 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively little tendency toward arrogant or haughty self-presentation in day-to-day behavior.

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3/5

Lack of Empathy (LoE)

This scale measures how much a person tends to overlook, dismiss, or fail to attune to other people’s feelings and perspectives.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a mixed pattern where others’ emotions may be recognized at times but can be missed or minimized in some situations.

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3/5

Entitlement (E)

Privilege measures the extent to which a person feels uniquely deserving and expects special treatment rather than prioritizing others' needs.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced but noticeable tendency to expect some preferential treatment in certain situations.

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3/5

Exhibitionism (E)

Exhibitionism measures the tendency to seek attention, popularity, and being the center of others’ focus.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced but noticeable preference for being noticed and receiving attention in social settings.

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3/5

Exploitativeness (E)

This scale measures how strongly a person tends to use others for personal gain rather than acting altruistically.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a situational tendency to prioritize self-interest that may sometimes involve taking advantage of others.

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4/5

Antagonism (A)

Antagonism measures the extent to which a person tends toward conflict, manipulation, and exploiting others in relationships.

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Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 4 falls in the High range, suggesting a stronger-than-average tendency toward interpersonal hostility or exploitative tactics that can contribute to relationship strain.

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3/5

Need for Admiration (NfA)

This scale measures how strongly a person seeks approval and recognition from others as a source of emotional reassurance.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.4: Low | 2.5 – 3.4: Moderate | 3.5 – 5: High

A score of 3 indicates a moderate tendency to look for admiration and validation from others, without it being a dominant driver of self-worth.

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3/5

Distrust (D)

Measures the degree to which a person tends to doubt others’ intentions and motives, leading to suspicion.

Low distrust

Moderate distrust

High distrust

1 – 2.4: Low distrust | 2.5 – 3.5: Moderate distrust | 3.6 – 5: High distrust

A score of 3 indicates a moderate tendency to be cautious and sometimes suspicious of others’ intentions, while still being able to trust in some situations.

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3/5

Sensation Seeking (SS)

Measures the tendency to seek excitement and engage in risky experiences for stimulation.

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Moderate

High

1 – 2.4: Low | 2.5 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting an average inclination toward seeking excitement and occasional risk-taking for new experiences.

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3/5

Need for Recognition (NfR)

Measures how strongly a person seeks achievement, status, and external acknowledgment or fame.

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Moderate

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1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 3 indicates a moderate tendency to value recognition and status, with motivation that is sometimes influenced by others’ acknowledgment.

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3/5

Extraversion (E)

This scale measures social drive, activity, and leadership-seeking as they relate to narcissistic style.

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Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced tendency toward social engagement and leadership without being strongly pronounced.

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3/5

Manipulativeness (M)

Measures the tendency to influence or control others’ feelings and opinions through deceptive or indirect tactics rather than straightforward communication.

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Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting occasional use of indirect influence or selective honesty, typically depending on the situation.

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3/5

Neuroticism (N)

Neuroticism measures emotional instability, anxiety, and sensitivity to stress and negative emotions.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced but noticeable tendency toward stress reactivity and negative affect compared with low scorers.

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3/5

Indifference (I)

Indifference measures how little awkwardness or self-doubt a person feels when facing criticism or reproach.

Sensitive to criticism

Balanced response

Highly unfazed

1 – 2.3: Sensitive to criticism | 2.4 – 3.6: Balanced response | 3.7 – 5: Highly unfazed

A score of 3 falls in the Balanced response range, suggesting a generally steady reaction to criticism with neither pronounced self-doubt nor marked insensitivity to others' opinions.

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2/5

Shame (S)

Shame measures how prone someone is to shyness and embarrassment when facing criticism or reproach.

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Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 2 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively less sensitivity to criticism and fewer feelings of embarrassment in response to reproach.

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3/5

Reactive Anger (RA)

Measures how strongly a person tends to respond with anger or hostility when criticized or reproached.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a situational tendency to feel irritated or defensive in response to negative feedback without this being consistently intense.

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3/5

Grandiose Narcissism (GN)

Grandiose Narcissism measures the extent to which a person seeks superiority, dominance, and recognition from others.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.4: Low | 2.5 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced but noticeable preference for recognition and taking the lead in some situations.

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3/5

Vulnerable Narcissism (VN)

Measures sensitivity to criticism, shame-proneness, and approval-seeking associated with vulnerable expressions of narcissism.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme tendency toward criticism sensitivity and a need for reassurance or approval.

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2/5

Total Score (TS)

This scale summarizes the overall intensity of narcissistic personality traits across the FFNI-SF facets, capturing both grandiose and vulnerable tendencies.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 2 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively few narcissistic tendencies overall across the measured traits.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Therapy and counseling clients

41%OF USERS

People in therapy who want clarity on patterns like entitlement, insecurity, or manipulativeness that affect relationships and self-esteem.

Psychology researchers and students

34%OF USERS

Students and researchers who need a brief, trait-level measure to study vulnerable and grandiose narcissism in groups.

Clinicians doing assessments

25%OF USERS

Psychologists and clinicians who use structured tools to support case formulation and track maladaptive personality traits over time.

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Grandiose Fantasies (GF)

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Authoritarianism (A)

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Arrogance (A)

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3.9

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Lack of empathy (Loe)

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Privilege (P)

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Exhibitionism (E)

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Tendency to Exploit (TtE)

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Antagonism (A)

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The Need for Admiration (TNfA)

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Distrust (D)

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Seeking Thrills (ST)

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3.1

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Striving for Recognition (SfR)

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Extraversion (E)

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Manipulativeness (M)

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Neuroticism (N)

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Indifference (I)

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Shame (S)

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Reactive Anger (RA)

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Grandiose Narcissism (GN)

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2.8

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Vulnerable Narcissism (VN)

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Total score (Ts)

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses 15 traits linked to narcissistic functioning, including both grandiose and vulnerable features. It focuses on maladaptive expressions within the five-factor personality domains.

How long does it take, and how many items are included?

It includes 60 statements and typically takes about 11 minutes to complete. Time may vary based on reading speed and response style.

How should responses be selected?

Each item should be answered based on typical behavior and feelings rather than a single recent event. Responses should reflect the option that fits best, even if no option feels exact.

What is the difference between grandiose and vulnerable features in this measure?

Grandiose features emphasize entitlement, dominance, and self-importance. Vulnerable features emphasize insecurity, sensitivity to evaluation, and fluctuating self-worth.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores indicate relative elevations across traits and broader dimensions rather than a definitive diagnosis. Interpretation is best done alongside other clinical or research information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Five-Factor Narcissism Inventory–Short Form (FFNI-SF) Test - Symptoms and Signs

narcissism

This instrument is a self-report measure designed to assess maladaptive narcissistic traits within a five-factor personality framework. The Five-Factor Narcissism Inventory-Short Form (FFNI-SF) samples clinically relevant features commonly associated with both grandiose and vulnerable expressions of narcissism.

The questionnaire consists of 60 items and typically requires about 11 minutes to complete. Respondents rate brief statements, yielding a multidimensional profile of narcissistic trait tendencies that may be useful for research and for informing clinical case formulation when interpreted alongside other assessment data.

A brief version of the Five-Factor Narcissism Inventory-Short Form (FFNI-SF) has been referenced by psytests.org (2024). Results should be interpreted within the broader clinical context and are not, by themselves, sufficient for diagnostic determination.

Author: psytests.org (2024)

Literature: Glover, N., Miller, J. D., Lynam, D. R., Crego, C., & Widiger, T. A. The five-factor narcissism inventory: A five-factor measure of narcissistic personality traits. Psychological Assessment. 2012.; Miller, J. D., Few, L. R., Wilson, L., Gentile, B., Widiger, T. A., MacKillop, J., & Campbell, W. K. The five-factor narcissism inventory (FFNI): A test of the convergent, discriminant, and incremental validity of FFNI scores in clinical and community samples. Psychological Assessment. 2013.; Sherman, E. D., Miller, J. D., Few, L. R., Campbell, W. K., Widiger, T. A., Crego, C., & Lynam, D. R. Development of a short form of the five-factor narcissism inventory: The FFNI-SF. Psychological Assessment. 2015.

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