Description

The Extended Objective Measure of Ego Identity Status–Revised Version (EOM-EIS) is a psychometric tool used to assess self-identity, particularly in the domain of psychological development and identity formation. Revised from its original version, the EOM-EIS provides a comprehensive method for evaluating attitudes and the development of identity among adults and young people. The scale is based on James Marcia’s theory of identity, which proposes a model consisting of four identity statuses: identity achievement, identity diffusion, identity moratorium, and identity foreclosure.

Objective

The main objective of the EOM-EIS is to determine the stage of identity development an individual is currently in, as defined by Marcia’s model. It also aims to identify areas that may require intervention or support for further personal identity development and to contribute to the understanding of identity development processes, supporting research that explores how identity affects other aspects of psychological health and behavior.

Scoring

The scoring procedure of the EOM-EIS involves evaluating responses to a series of questions related to identity formation. Each question corresponds to one of the four major identity statuses, and the scores are analyzed to determine the respondent’s current identity status. The process includes the collection of responses from participants, the calculation of scores to quantify their standing across identity dimensions, and the categorization of results according to Marcia’s four identity statuses—achievement, diffusion, moratorium, and foreclosure.

Analysis

The analysis of EOM-EIS results includes identifying the individual’s identity status based on their responses, evaluating the extent to which the person has achieved identity development, and detecting areas that may require further growth. The results can also be used to design targeted intervention or support strategies that promote further development of personal identity.

References

Marcia, J. E. (1966). Development and Validation of Ego-Identity Status. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 3(5), 551–558.
Adams, G. R., & Marshall, S. K. (1996). A developmental-social psychological perspective on identity: A review and critique. In G. R. Adams, R. Montemayor, & T. P. Gullotta (Eds.), Adolescent Identity Formation. Sage Publications.
Kroger, J. (2007). Identity Development: Adolescence through Adulthood. Sage Publications.
Schwartz, S. J., Côté, J. E., & Arnett, J. J. (2005). Identity and agency in emerging adulthood: Two developmental routes in the individualization process. Youth & Society, 37(2), 201–229.