Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-2014
Department 1
Psychology
Abstract
Main Objectives: The narcissistic personality is characterized by grandiosity, entitlement, and low empathy. This paper describes the development and validation of the Single Item Narcissism Scale (SINS). Although the use of longer instruments is superior in most circumstances, we recommend the SINS in some circumstances (e.g. under serious time constraints, online studies).
Methods: In 11 independent studies (total N = 2,250), we demonstrate the SINS' psychometric properties.
Results: The SINS is significantly correlated with longer narcissism scales, but uncorrelated with self-esteem. It also has high test-retest reliability. We validate the SINS in a variety of samples (e.g., undergraduates, nationally representative adults), intrapersonal correlates (e.g., positive affect, depression), and interpersonal correlates (e.g., aggression, relationship quality, prosocial behavior). The SINS taps into the more fragile and less desirable components of narcissism.
Significance: The SINS can be a useful tool for researchers, especially when it is important to measure narcissism with constraints preventing the use of longer measures.
Copyright Note
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DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0103469
Recommended Citation
Konrath, Sara, Brian P. Meier, Brad J. Bushman. "Development and Validation of the Single Item Narcissism Scale (SINS)." PLoS ONE 9.8 (2014).
Required Publisher's Statement
Original version is available from the publisher at: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0103469#abstract0