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Narcissistic personality tendencies represent a complex constellation of self-perception, interpersonal functioning, and affect regulation. While the Narcissistic Personality Pattern Test (NPPT) provides insight into narcissistic traits, the psychological consequences of such patterns on mental health outcomes remain insufficiently explored. The present study investigates the relationship between narcissistic personality patterns and psychological distress as measured by the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Using a quantitative correlational design, participants (N = 203) completed both the NPPT and DASS-21. Statistical analyses including Pearson's correlation and multiple regression were conducted to examine the predictive value of NPPT scores on DASS-21 subscales. Results indicated that higher narcissistic tendencies were significantly associated with elevated scores on depression, anxiety, and stress, with the strongest relationship observed with stress. Regression analyses suggested that NPPT explained a modest yet meaningful proportion of variance in DASS-21 outcomes, supporting the notion that narcissistic personality features may exacerbate vulnerability to emotional dysregulation and negative affectivity. Findings contribute to personality and clinical psychology by highlighting the maladaptive outcomes linked to narcissistic configurations, underscoring the need for early detection, therapeutic intervention, and family-based psychoeducation. Limitations and future directions are discussed, including the need for culturally calibrated tools and longitudinal designs to assess causality.