Factor structure and reliability of the Spanish version of the Dissociative Ability Scale

ABSTRACT

Everybody has dissociative ability to some extent, though this may vary from one individual to another. Several tests have been designed to measure dissociative ability, such as the Dissociative Ability Scale (Fisher, Johnson, & Elkins, 2013). Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the reliability and validity of the Spanish version of this test in a sample of 204 undergraduates seeking a fine arts degree at the University of Vigo (Spain). The reliability and validity of the Dissociative Ability Scale was found to be satisfactory for measuring dissociative ability. The results are discussed and innovative lines of research are proposed.

KEYWORDS:

• Dissociation
• mental system
• reliability

Acknowledgments

We would like to thank William Fisher for his kind permission to use and publish the Spanish version of the Dissociative Ability Scale.