Factor and Items

Eigen Value

Variance/Factor Loading

Mean (SD)

Alpha

Treatability and Less Severe Treatment

3.14

34.89

4.22 (.73)

.57

Family therapy can be effective in treating narcissism.

.78

Narcissism can be improved by environments in which cooperation is necessary.

.75

Counselling can improve narcissistic behaviour.

.74

Narcissism can be successfully treated by cognitive behavioural therapy.

.70

Narcissism cannot be treated.

.70

Narcissists can improve their behaviour without treatment but by realising the problems that their behaviour causes.

.64

Clinical Treatment

1.93

21.49

3.79 (1.18)

.63

Narcissism can be effectively treated by medication.

.83

It is necessary to see a clinical psychologist in order to recover from narcissism.

.73

Inpatient hospital care can aid the treatment of narcissists.

.64