Factor and Items

Eigen Value

Variance/Factor Loading

Mean (SD)

Alpha

1) Superficiality and Social Problems

3.85

24

4.44 (.98)

.60

Narcissists strive for attention.

.79

Individual’s narcissistic traits can vary across a person’s lifetime.

.76

Narcissists can handle criticism well.

.75

Narcissism is Rife in today’s society.

.69

Having a narcissistic personality can cause problems in many areas of life such as work, relationships and financial matters.

.69

Narcissists are vain.

.68

Narcissists are low in Emotional Intelligence.

.61

2) Business Abilities

2.04

12.7

4.02 (1.12)

.65

Narcissists are visionaries.

.79

Narcissists are likely to have a high IQ.

.77

Narcissists make good leaders.

.71

3) Fragility

1.75

10.5

4.15 (1.07)

.49

Narcissists have a fragile self esteem.

.74

Narcissists are likely to suffer from other mental disorders.

.63

Narcissist often set unrealistic goals.

.56

Non Loading Items

Narcissists are more likely to be men than women.

Narcissists cannot have close healthy relationships.

Narcissists are manipulative.