A Short Measure of Eriksonian Ego Identity
- 10 June 1977
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Personality Assessment
- Vol. 41 (3) , 279-284
- https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327752jpa4103_9
Abstract
Developed a new measure of Erikson's (1950, 1959) concept of ego identity which would meet the following criteria: (a) that it be short, with an acceptable level of reliability; (b) that it be objective and easily scored; and (c) that it be free of response set contamination. A 12-item scale (Ego Identity Scale) with a forced choice format was constructed. Two further studies were conducted to test the validity of the scale. These studies showed that the Ego Identity Scale correlated as predicted with measures Of locus of control, intimacy, dogmatism, Tomkins' Left, occupational commitment, and political commitment. It also correlated in the predicted direction with measures of interpersonal trust and moral commitment though these correlations did not reach statistical significance.Keywords
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