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Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-16)

Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-16) Test

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Narcissism Scale (NS)

Measures the intensity of subclinical narcissistic traits such as uniqueness, need for admiration, and dominance.

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0 – 0.55: Low | 0.56 – 1: High

A score of 1.00 falls in the High range, suggesting more pronounced narcissistic traits such as a stronger desire for admiration and influence in social situations.

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures narcissistic traits at the nonclinical level, such as self-focus, status seeking, and perceived entitlement. Results describe tendencies and do not provide a mental health diagnosis.

How is it completed?

Each item presents two statements, and one statement is selected as the better fit. Responses should reflect typical behavior and attitudes rather than a single situation.

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

It includes 16 items. Typical completion time is about 3 minutes.

How should scores be interpreted?

Higher scores indicate a higher level of endorsed narcissistic traits. Scores are best interpreted as relative levels and may be compared to relevant reference data when available.

What are key considerations for translated or adapted versions?

Use a version that preserves the original item wording, pairing, and order to support validity. Results from unofficial translations may not match published norms and should be interpreted with caution.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-16) Test

narcissism

The Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-16) is a brief self-report measure designed to assess individual differences in narcissistic traits in nonclinical adult populations. It is intended for screening and research contexts rather than for diagnosing narcissistic personality disorder. The instrument is commonly associated with R. Raskin, D. Ames, and H. Terry.

The measure consists of 16 items and typically requires about 3 minutes to complete. It uses a forced-choice response format in which respondents select the statement in each pair that best reflects their typical attitudes or behavior, yielding an index of trait-level narcissistic characteristics. The Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-16) should be interpreted in light of the assessment context, other relevant measures, and appropriate normative references when available.

Author: D. Ames, H. Terry, R. Raskin

Literature: Raskin, R., & Terry, H. A principal-components analysis of the Narcissistic Personality Inventory and further evidence of its construct validity. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1988.; Ames, D. R., Rose, P., & Anderson, C. P. The NPI-16 as a short measure of narcissism. Journal of Research in Personality. 2006.

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