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Assess narcissistic personality traits with the NPI-16 forced-choice questionnaire. 16 questions, each presenting two statements — choose the one that feels closest to you.
This is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. It does not replace professional evaluation. Narcissism exists on a spectrum. Some narcissistic traits are healthy and adaptive. Your responses are not stored or transmitted — all processing happens locally in your browser.
The NPI-16 (Narcissistic Personality Inventory - 16 item) is a validated personality assessment developed from the original NPI-40 by Ames, Rose, and Anderson (2006). It measures subclinical narcissism — narcissistic traits in the general population.
For each of the 16 questions, you will see two statements (A and B). Choose the one that comes closest to how you feel about yourself, even if neither is a perfect fit. There are no right or wrong answers.
This assessment takes approximately 4 minutes to complete.
Narcissism, as measured by the NPI-16, refers to subclinical narcissistic traits in the general population. These traits exist on a spectrum, and moderate levels are considered normal and even beneficial. Healthy narcissism includes self-confidence, ambition, and resilience — qualities that can serve people well in leadership, creative endeavours, and personal achievement.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a clinical diagnosis that affects approximately 1-6% of the population. It involves a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy that causes significant impairment. The NPI-16 measures narcissistic traits, not NPD — only a qualified mental health professional can diagnose personality disorders through comprehensive clinical assessment.
The NPI-16 is a shortened version of the Narcissistic Personality Inventory, originally developed by Raskin and Terry (1988) and shortened by Ames, Rose, and Anderson (2006). It consists of 16 forced-choice items that measure subclinical narcissism — narcissistic traits in the general population, not narcissistic personality disorder. It is widely used in personality research.
No. Narcissism exists on a spectrum, and moderate levels of narcissistic traits are considered normal and even beneficial. Healthy narcissism includes self-confidence, ambition, resilience, and the ability to advocate for oneself. It becomes problematic when it is extreme, inflexible, and causes distress to the individual or others. Only a small percentage of people with high narcissistic traits meet criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
Narcissistic traits (measured by the NPI-16) exist on a spectrum in the general population. Most people have some degree of narcissism. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a clinical diagnosis characterised by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy that causes significant distress or impairment. NPD affects approximately 1-6% of the population and requires professional diagnosis.
