The optimization of the Dissociative Ability Scale, a Measure of Non-Pathological Dissociation

This study aims to optimize the Dissociative Ability Scale (DAS), a novel instrument to measure the ability to experience normative dissociation. To bolster the model fit, validity, and reliability of the DAS we conducted two studies. Study 1 was an internet-based survey aiming to guide scale optimization by item-pruning based on sequential exploratory factor analysis. In Study 2, model fit, internal consistency, and validity of the optimized factor structure was tested on three datasets acquired from previous studies using the DAS.

This study is in the publication phase.