Dissociative Experiences Scale – II
The Dissociative Experiences Scale is a self-assessment tool which is useful in determining whether a full clinical interview might help.
Screening Tool Description
“The Dissociative Experiences Scale measures a wide variety of types of dissociation, including both problematic dissociative experiences, and normal dissociative experiences (e.g., day-dreaming). It is a screening tool for dissociative disorders, especially Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality Disorder) and Dissociative Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (now known as Other Specified Dissociative Disorder).[1]:21, [2] People with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder also score highly on it. This is the second version of the scale, and it is easier to score than the original version. [1]:18-19 The Dissociative Experiences Scale is a self-assessment tool which is useful in determining whether a full clinical interview for dissociative disorders might be useful,[1]:21 and it has been translated into many different languages.[5]:128 The scale’s authors have given permission for it to be copied for research or clinical use.[1]:22”
—Description from publisher
Screening Tool Access
Open Access
Dissociative Experiences Scale – II. (Oct 21, 2024). Traumadissociation.com. Retrieved Oct 21, 2024 from https://traumadissociation.com/des.
Date
October 21, 2024
Topics
Dissociation
Publisher
Traumadissociation.com
Rights
The copyright for the questions, answers and scoring method belongs to E.B. Carlson & F.W. Putnam, the original authors of the research, who have given permission for it to be copied, distributed or reproduced for research and clinical use. See references. The remaining information can be copied or modified for any purpose, including commercially, provided a link back is included. License: CC BY-SA 4.0 Try it yourself: https://traumadissociation.com/des
APA Citation
Dissociative Experiences Scale - II. (Oct 21, 2024). Traumadissociation.com. Retrieved Oct 21, 2024 from https://traumadissociation.com/des.
Audience
Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Screening Tool
Access Type
External Resource, Open Access
