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Factor analysis and construct validity of the narcissistic personality inventory.

Emmons, Robert A.·1984·Journal of Personality Assessment

Abstract

Three studies are reported which provide evidence for the validity of the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI). Factor analysis of the NPI in Study 1 revealed four factors which were labelled: Exploitativeness/Entitlement, Leadership/Authority, Superiority/Arrogance, and Self-absorption/Self-admiration. In Study 2, scores on the NPI were correlated with basic dimensions of personality, and with relevant self-variables. Narcissism scores were positively related to dominance, exhibitionism, extraversion, self-esteem, and self-monitoring, among others; and negatively related to abasement, deference, and social anxiety, among others. Correlations between the NPI factors and personality variables are also examined. In Study 3, peer ratings of narcissism were obtained and it was found that these were strongly related to scores on the NPI. Taken together, the three studies provide considerable evidence for the construct validity of the NPI, and avenues for future research are suggested.

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Authors
Emmons, R. A.
Affiliations
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (US)
Corresponding author
Emmons, Robert A.
Venue
Journal of Personality Assessment
Published
1984-06
Volume
48
Issue
3
Pages
291-300
ISSN
  • 0022-3891 (ISSN-L)
  • 1532-7752
OpenAlex
W2009598711
Cited by
900
References
20
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.64
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Personality Assessment (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Traits and Psychology
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Psychological Testing and Assessment
Keywords
Narcissistic Personality Inventory, narcissism, construct validity, factor structure, leadership authority, dominance, exhibitionism, extraversion, self-esteem, self-monitoring, social anxiety

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