Abstract

The Narcissistic Personality Pattern Test (NPPT) has emerged as a useful tool in identifying narcissistic traits within individuals, particularly in non-clinical populations. Neuroticism, a core dimension of the Big Five model of personality, is characterized by emotional instability, heightened anxiety, and sensitivity to stress. Existing psychological literature suggests an interrelationship between narcissism and neuroticism, particularly within vulnerable narcissism, where heightened self-consciousness and defensiveness amplify neurotic tendencies. This study examines the impact of NPPT scores on neuroticism by analyzing responses from a sample of young adults who completed the NPPT self-report scale. The methodology included scoring participants’ NPPT responses across dimensions of narcissistic behavior, followed by statistical analysis to explore correlations with neuroticism-related responses. Results indicated that higher narcissistic tendencies were significantly associated with elevated neurotic traits such as irritability, indecisiveness, and emotional reactivity. Conversely, individuals with lower narcissistic scores demonstrated greater emotional stability and resilience, suggesting an inverse relationship between low narcissistic traits and neuroticism. These findings underscore the psychological implications of narcissistic patterns in shaping emotional regulation, stress response, and personality development. The study contributes to the broader field of personality psychology by validating the NPPT as a predictive instrument for understanding individual differences in neuroticism. It also highlights the potential clinical utility of NPPT in early detection of maladaptive personality traits, thereby informing preventive interventions in counselling and psychotherapy.

Keywords

narcissistic personality pattern test (NPPT), neuroticism, emotional regulation, personality traits, psychological assessment