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🧿 Psychology
Are you a narcissist?
Take a quick narcissism screening based on the NPI.
Rate each statement 1 (not at all like me) to 5 (very much like me).
1I like to be the center of attention.
2I think I am a special person.
3I know that I am good because everyone keeps telling me so.
4I expect a lot from other people.
5I insist upon getting the respect that is due to me.
6I like to show off my body.
7I am more capable than other people.
8I am going to be a great person.
9I like to look at my body.
10I find it easy to manipulate people.
Understanding narcissism
Narcissism exists on a spectrum. Some narcissistic traits (confidence, ambition) are healthy and adaptive. The clinical diagnosis of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) affects only 1-6% of the population.
NPI score categories
- 10-20: Low narcissism — humble, possibly too self-critical
- 21-28: Average — healthy self-confidence
- 29-35: Above average — strong ego, natural leader
- 36-45: High narcissism — may cause relationship issues
- 46-50: Very high — consider professional reflection
Narcissism facts
- CEOs score 30% higher than average on narcissism (Chatterjee & Hambrick)
- Social media use correlates with higher narcissism (r=0.25)
- Narcissism has increased 30% among college students since 1979 (Twenge et al.)
- Healthy narcissism is a thing — it drives ambition and resilience
Sources: NPI-40 (Raskin & Terry, 1988), Twenge et al. (2008), Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.