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Psychometric characteristics of the Narcissistic Admiration and Rivalry Questionnaire (NARQ): Arabic version

Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Narcissists are characterized by confidence, fragility, a desire for social approval without showing interest in others, charm, self-assurance, arrogance, and aggression. This study assesses the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Narcissistic Admiration and Rivalry Questionnaire (NARQ) among Algerian students ( N = 714). Confirmatory factor and Rasch analyses were used. The NARQ consists of 18 items addressing six narcissism subscales under two main dimensions: rivalry and admiration. The results showed good saturation of the items on the six subscales and the three sub-scales on each of the two main dimensions, revealing a modest but positive correlation between rivalry and admiration. Moreover, the results of the Rasch model demonstrated that the scale aligns with the data, confirming the validity of the scale. This study offers valuable perspectives on assessing narcissism among Arabic populations and enhances our comprehension of the traits linked to narcissistic personalities.
Source: PeerJ
DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17982
Authors: Aiche Sabah, Musheer A. Aljaberi, Salima Hamouda, Djamila Benamour, Keltoum Gadja, Yu-Chen Lai, Chuan-Yin Fang, Amira Mohammed Ali, Chung-Ying Lin
Institutions: Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef, Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Biskra, Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Alexandria University, National Cheng Kung University
Language: English
Field: Psychology
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,395
OpenAlex ID: W4402420339
FWCI: 6.509
Cites: 74
Cited by: 14
Related to: 10