Narcissistic Traits Test: what it measures and how to interpret your score

In brief : This test assesses narcissistic TRAITS inspired by the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (Raskin & Terry, 1988), the Pathological Narcissism Inventory (Pincus, 2009) and the PID-5, covering BOTH documented sides: grandiose (sense of importance, need for admiration, lack of empathy) and vulnerable (fragile esteem, hypersensitivity to criticism).

This test assesses narcissistic TRAITS inspired by the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (Raskin & Terry, 1988), the Pathological Narcissism Inventory (Pincus, 2009) and the PID-5, covering BOTH documented sides: grandiose (sense of importance, need for admiration, lack of empathy) and vulnerable (fragile esteem, hypersensitivity to criticism). Having good self-esteem is not pathological narcissism. This test measures traits, never a diagnosis, and should not be confused with 'narcissistic abuse' (a non-DSM notion of relational control).

What the test measures

• Exaggerated sense of one's own importance, superiority or specialness.
• Constant search for recognition, validation and admiration.
• Difficulty taking others' perspective, tendency to use relationships.
• Fragile self-esteem behind the facade, hypersensitivity to criticism and shame.

How to interpret your score

Your result reads as an intensity, not a diagnosis:

• Weakly marked traits : Measured traits are weak or balanced; they do not strongly structure your functioning.
• Moderate traits : Moderate traits emerge across axes.
• Marked traits : Clear traits stand out and color your functioning.
• Very marked traits (non-diagnostic screening) : Dominant traits stand out. This test makes no diagnosis: only a professional can, after a full clinical evaluation.

What your full report includes

Beyond the 5 free questions, the detailed PDF report (from EUR 1.99) includes:

• Introduction : This test assesses narcissistic TRAITS inspired by the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (Raskin & Terry, 1988), the Pathological Narcissism Inventory (Pincus, 2009) and the PID-5, covering BOTH documented sides: grandiose (sense of importance, need for admiration, lack of empathy) and vulnerable (fragile esteem, hypersensitivity to criticism). Having good self-esteem is not pathological narcissism.
• Dimension Analysis : Each dimension is analyzed individually to situate your traits.
• Global Score : Your global score reflects the overall intensity of these traits; it is not a diagnosis.
• Recommendations : Suggestions tailored to your profile to better understand your traits.

The first 5 questions are free; the full personalised report (your precise score, your profile per dimension, your recommendations) is paid.

When to take this test

• You recognise yourself in traits narcissiques, grandiosite, empathie and want to see more clearly.
• You want a structured reading rather than a vague impression.
• You are looking for an objective starting point before talking to a professional if needed.

FAQ

How long does the test take? 20 questions, about 8 min. The first 5 are free. Does the test provide a diagnosis? No. It measures an intensity and gives you reference points; only a professional can make a diagnosis. Are my answers confidential? Yes: the test is 100% anonymous and the report is delivered directly to you.

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