Description

The Ego-Undercontrol Scale (AQ-37) is a scale developed to measure ego control, which refers to a person’s ability to regulate internal impulses and emotions. The scale assesses various behavioral and emotional reactions associated with self-regulation and emotional control.

Analysis and Use of Data

The AQ-37 scale is used to examine the level of self-control and the ability to manage impulses in both clinical and non-clinical samples. The data from the scale can be analyzed to identify behavioral patterns related to ego control issues, which can impact decision-making, emotional management, and psychological health.

Purpose

The main goal of the scale is to determine the degree to which an individual can control their impulses and maintain emotional stability. It is useful for detecting self-control issues that may contribute to the development of mental disorders or difficulties in social interaction.

Scoring

The AQ-37 scale is scored using a Likert scale, where participants rate the frequency or intensity of their behavioral reactions. The results are analyzed to identify ego control issues, with higher scores indicating more significant difficulties in self-regulation.

Bibliography

Block, J., & Block, J. H. (1980). The role of ego-control and ego-resiliency in the organization of behavior. In W. A. Collins (Ed.), Development of cognition, affect, and social relations: The Minnesota symposia on child psychology (Vol. 13, pp. 39-101). Erlbaum.
Letzring, T. D., Block, J., & Funder, D. C. (2005). Ego-control and ego-resiliency: Generalization of self-report scales based on personality descriptions from acquaintances, clinicians, and the self. Journal of Research in Personality, 39(4), 395-422.
Block, J. (2002). Personality as an affect-processing system: Toward an integrative theory. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.