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Reading level of the Dissociative Experiences Scale

A M Paolo¹, J J Ryan, G E Dunn

¹Psychology Service (116B), Dwight D. Eisenhower VAMC, Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Journal of Clinical Psychology

|March 1, 1993

Summary

The Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES) has a reading level between 10th and 11th grade. This indicates that individuals with reading difficulties may need assistance interpreting their DES results.

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Area of Science:

Psychological assessment
Readability research
Clinical psychology

Background:

The Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES) is a widely used self-report measure.
Assessing the reading difficulty of psychological instruments is crucial for accurate interpretation.
Previous readability analyses of the DES are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the reading difficulty of the Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES).
To determine the grade level required to comprehend the DES items.
To inform clinicians about potential comprehension barriers for patients.

Main Methods:

The Flesch reading grade level formula was applied to the 28 items of the DES.
The Flesch reading ease score was also calculated.

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Reading levels were analyzed for individual items and the scale as a whole.

Main Results:

DES item reading levels ranged from 6th to over 13th grade.
43% of DES items required at least a high school education level.
The overall DES reading level was estimated at 10th to 11th grade.

Conclusions:

The DES presents a significant reading challenge for individuals with lower literacy skills.
Clinicians should exercise caution when interpreting DES results for patients with reading difficulties.
Consideration of reading comprehension is essential for the valid use of the DES in diverse populations.