Moderate Dark Triad Narcissism
TL;DR
Moderate narcissism is healthy self-confidence territory. Typical adult range — some self-focus that's adaptive rather than problematic.
What it Means
Adults with moderate Dark Triad narcissism have functional self-confidence and reasonable self-advocacy, without the grandiosity costs of high narcissism. The score range overlaps with healthy ambition and leadership emergence.
Behavioural Patterns
Moderate narcissism shows up as: comfortable with attention without requiring it; reasonable self-advocacy; healthy ambition; balanced response to praise and criticism.
Recommended Next Steps
- This is a comfortable place to be. Self-confidence at this level supports career growth without typical narcissistic costs.