articlePsychological AssessmentAug 31, 2009Closed access

Initial construction and validation of the Pathological Narcissism Inventory.

ALAaron L. PincusEBEmily B. AnsellCAClaudia A. PimentelNMNicole M. CainAGAidan G.C. Wright

Pennsylvania State University · Yale University · +1 more institution

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Abstract

The construct of narcissism is inconsistently defined across clinical theory, social-personality psychology, and psychiatric diagnosis. Two problems were identified that impede integration of research and clinical findings regarding narcissistic personality pathology: (a) ambiguity regarding the assessment of pathological narcissism vs. normal narcissism and (b) insufficient scope of existing narcissism measures. Four studies are presented documenting the initial derivation and validation of the Pathological Narcissism Inventory (PNI). The PNI is a 52-item self-report measure assessing 7 dimensions of pathological narcissism spanning problems with narcissistic grandiosity (Entitlement Rage, Exploitativeness,…

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  • Narcissism
  • Grandiosity
  • Psychology
  • Narcissistic personality disorder
  • Empathy
  • Psychopathy
  • Personality pathology
  • Shame
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Reduced inequalities
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