Assessing Narcissistic Patterns: A Comprehensive Approach with the Narcissistic Personality Patterns Test (NPPT)

Amita Puri 1, *, Poonam Nayar 2, Swati Sandhu 1, BrahmDeep Sandhu 1, Srishti Bhatt 1 and Meetali Chhabra Arora 1

1 Citizen Hospital and De- Addiction Centre, Gurgaon, India.
2 Akanksha IVF, New Delhi, India.
 
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International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 924–928.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2187
Publication history: 
Received on 02 October 2024; revised on 11 November 2024; accepted on 13 November 2024
 
Abstract: 
The Narcissistic Personality Patterns Test (NPPT) is a rigorously designed assessment tool aimed at identifying narcissistic traits across seven key dimensions: grandiosity, attention-seeking, lack of empathy, entitlement, exploitative behavior, envy, and arrogance. This tool bridges the gap in existing measures by providing a multidimensional approach to understanding narcissistic behavior patterns, emphasizing both clinical utility and research applicability. With high reliability and validity, the NPPT offers psychometric strength, allowing practitioners to diagnose narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), guide interventions, and monitor therapeutic progress. Additionally, the NPPT serves as a valuable tool in research settings to explore the impact of narcissistic traits on various psychological and social phenomena. This paper outlines the conceptual foundation, development process, scoring methodology, and implications for the NPPT in enhancing the accurate assessment of narcissistic personality patterns.
 
Keywords: 
Narcissistic Personality Patterns Test; NPPT; Narcissism; Personality Assessment; Clinical Psychology; Psychometrics; Narcissistic Traits; Grandiosity; Attention-Seeking; Validity; Reliability.
 
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