Construction and standardization of a test of narcissistic personality pattern test

Amita Puri 1, Srishti Bhatt 1, * and Poonam Nayar 2

1 Citizen Hospital and De- Addiction Centre, Gurugram, India.
2 Akanksha IVF Centre, New Delhi, India.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(01), 3325–3330.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.1.2036
Publication history: 
Received on 15 September 2024; revised on 27 October 2024; accepted on 29 October 2024
 
Abstract: 
The Narcissistic Personality Patterns Test (NPPT) has been meticulously constructed to evaluate narcissistic traits through a comprehensive and empirically-backed framework. The NPPT dissects multiple dimensions of narcissism, including grandiosity, entitlement, exploitativeness, and lack of empathy, providing detailed subscale scores that enable a nuanced understanding of narcissistic behaviour. The test's construction involved rigorous reliability and validity assessments, ensuring consistent and accurate measurement of narcissism. High reliability indicates that the NPPT produces stable results over time, while high validity confirms its accuracy in measuring the construct of narcissism. These psychometric properties make the NPPT a valuable tool for clinical and research applications. Clinically, it aids in diagnosing narcissistic personality disorder, planning treatment strategies, and tracking patient progress. In research, the NPPT offers a standardized measure for studying narcissistic traits, facilitating comparative studies and contributing to a deeper understanding of narcissism's role in various psychological phenomena. The NPPT's detailed analysis and robust design establish it as a cornerstone in the assessment and management of narcissistic personality disorder.
 
Keywords: 
Narcissistic Personality Patterns Test; NPPT; Narcissism; grandiosity; Entitlement; Exploitative Ness; Lack of empathy; Reliability; Validity; Psychometric properties; Clinical assessment; Research tool
 
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