Description

The Ego-Strength Scale (AQ-66) is a psychological tool designed to measure ego strength, which refers to an individual’s mental resilience and ability to cope with stress and pressure. The scale assesses self-confidence, determination, and the ability to manage difficult situations.

Analysis and Use of Data

The Ego-Strength Scale is used in both clinical and non-clinical samples to evaluate psychological resilience. The tool consists of 66 questions (hence “AQ-66”) to which participants respond using a Likert scale. The data collected is used to assess a person’s general mental health and their capacity to handle challenging situations.

Purpose

The main goal of the Ego-Strength Scale is to evaluate an individual’s level of psychological resilience, self-control, and ability to cope with psychological challenges. This tool can help identify individuals who may need psychological support or therapy.

Scoring

The scale is scored based on participants’ responses, with higher scores indicating greater psychological resilience and stronger ego strength. The data is analyzed and scored using statistical methods to assess the individual’s resilience.

Bibliography

Barron, F. (1953). “An ego-strength scale which predicts response to psychotherapy.” Journal of Consulting Psychology, 17, 327-333.

Goldstein, J. (1995). “Understanding Ego Strength: Its role in psychological adjustment.” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 69, 641-655.

Marks, P. A. (1974). “Development and validation of the Ego-Strength Scale.” Journal of Personality Assessment, 38, 138-147.