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Ego function assessment of nonclinical individuals
Samuel Juni1, Manfred E Straehle
1Department of Applied Psychology, New York University, NY 10003-6674, USA. sam.juni@nyu.edu
Psychological Reports
|November 6, 2002
Summary
This study developed a self-report Ego Function Assessment inventory with 12 measures. The reliable and stable tool is suitable for assessing ego functioning in nonclinical populations.
Area of Science:
- Psychological assessment
- Personality psychology
Background:
- Ego function is a key concept in psychological theories.
- Operationalizing and measuring ego functions in nonclinical samples presents challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt the Ego Function Assessment into a self-report inventory.
- To develop a reliable and stable measure of ego functioning for broader use.
Main Methods:
- A self-report inventory with 12 operationalized ego function measures was created.
- Data were collected from 426 respondents, with 42 completing a retest.
- A hierarchical algorithm refined scales for internal consistency and stability.
Main Results:
- Revised scales demonstrated adequate internal consistency and test-retest stability.
- Standardization data were established for the inventory.
- The Ego Function Assessment inventory shows promise for measuring ego functioning.
Conclusions:
- The self-report Ego Function Assessment inventory is a reliable and stable tool.
- This measure is potentially valuable for research and assessment in nonclinical populations.
- Further validation in diverse nonclinical groups is warranted.