Adaptation and latent structure of the Brazilian version of the Ego Dissolution Inventory (EDI-BR): an exploratory study
Bheatrix Bienemann, Mariana Ridolfi, Marco Multedo, Marcio S. C. Longo, Lucas Villar Magalhães da Cruz, Eduardo Ekman Schenberg, Luís Fernando Tófoli, Daniel C. Mograbi
Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy October 18, 2022 DOI: 10.47626/2237-6089-2022-0491
Summary
A new scale now reliably measures "ego dissolution," a profound psychological shift where the sense of self, akin to the Freudian ego, temporarily dissolves. Validated with over 500 participants, demonstrating 90% consistency, this tool is crucial for Psychology and Mental Health. It assesses this complex latent variable, revealing how its structure can vary across cultures, reflecting distinct Social Representations and Identity. This facilitates the adaptation of psychological assessments. Such insights aid Applied psychology and Psychotherapy Techniques, potentially leveraging Computer science for complex data analysis, to understand this unique mental state.
Abstract
The validated scale showed solid psychometric properties, with potential differences in factor structure in relation to the English version. Considering validation is an ongoing process, it is recommended that studies be conducted comparing ego dissolution scores across distinct substances and different regions of the country.