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The Profile of Narcissistic Dispositions (POND): development and validation Taylor, Candace Margo
Abstract
Four studies were conducted with the aim of developing a measure of narcissism that, unlike previous measures, is not inherently pathological. In Study 1, the NPI—the closest approximation to such a measure—was administered to a large-scale sample. Two separate Principal Component Analyses (PCAs) failed to replicate its reported structure, and revealed further psychometric problems. Use of an alternative item format (Likert ratings) was shown to yield much higher reliabilities than the original forced-choice format. Using the Likert item-format, the Profile of Narcissistic Dispositions (POND) was developed in Study 2. The items were based on a comprehensive analysis of the literature on "normal" narcissism. Five reliable subscales emerged from an oblique factor analysis. All five loaded substantially on the first unrotated principal component. The relationship of the POND to established self-report measures was also explored. In Study 3, the POND's structure was replicated and empirical relations were expanded: In particular, the POND showed negative correlations with various self-reports of psychopathology. In Study 4, the POND was shown to predict peer ratings of narcissism. Further peer-ratings elaborated the character of normal narcissism, that is, an interpersonal style that is marked by a dominant and secure but disagreeable social presence.
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The Profile of Narcissistic Dispositions (POND): development and validation
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University of British Columbia
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1995
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Four studies were conducted with the aim of developing a measure of narcissism
that, unlike previous measures, is not inherently pathological. In Study 1, the NPI—the
closest approximation to such a measure—was administered to a large-scale sample. Two
separate Principal Component Analyses (PCAs) failed to replicate its reported structure,
and revealed further psychometric problems. Use of an alternative item format (Likert
ratings) was shown to yield much higher reliabilities than the original forced-choice
format.
Using the Likert item-format, the Profile of Narcissistic Dispositions (POND) was
developed in Study 2. The items were based on a comprehensive analysis of the literature
on "normal" narcissism. Five reliable subscales emerged from an oblique factor analysis.
All five loaded substantially on the first unrotated principal component. The relationship
of the POND to established self-report measures was also explored. In Study 3, the
POND's structure was replicated and empirical relations were expanded: In particular,
the POND showed negative correlations with various self-reports of psychopathology.
In Study 4, the POND was shown to predict peer ratings of narcissism. Further
peer-ratings elaborated the character of normal narcissism, that is, an interpersonal style
that is marked by a dominant and secure but disagreeable social presence.
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eng
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2009-03-18
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Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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For non-commercial purposes only, such as research, private study and education. Additional conditions apply, see Terms of Use https://open.library.ubc.ca/terms_of_use.
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10.14288/1.0087680
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University of British Columbia
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1996-05
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Graduate
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