Why should narcissism, in particular, be associated with a distinct physical appearance? Several aspects of narcissism are
directly related to physical appearance, and in each case these aspects are referred to in the Narcissistic Personality Inventory
(NPI, Raskin & Terry, 1988) , the most widely used instrument designed to assess sub-clinical narcissism. First, narcissists are
characterized in part by their high levels of vanity and interest in their own appearance. Several items on the NPI directly
address this tendency (e.g., ‘‘I like looking at myself in the mirror,” ‘‘I like to start new fads and fashions”). Thus, narcissists
may pay special attention to their appearance, leading to observable manifestations such as matching, fashionable clothes,
and a tidy, organized appearance.
Why should narcissism, in particular, be associated with a distinct physical appearance? Several aspects of narcissism are
directly related to physical appearance, and in each case these aspects are referred to in the Narcissistic Personality Inventory
(NPI, Raskin & Terry, 1988) , the most widely used instrument designed to assess sub-clinical narcissism. First, narcissists are
characterized in part by their high levels of vanity and interest in their own appearance. Several items on the NPI directly
address this tendency (e.g., ‘‘I like looking at myself in the mirror,” ‘‘I like to start new fads and fashions”). Thus, narcissists
may pay special attention to their appearance, leading to observable manifestations such as matching, fashionable clothes,
and a tidy, organized appearance.
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