IPIP Dissociation Scale

Scale Overview & Construct

IPIP items measuring dissociative experiences.

31-Item Scale Likert Self-Report Dimensional Breakdown Server-Side Validated

Purpose & Measurement Objectives

IPIP items measuring dissociative experiences. Based on your answers to its 31 items, you'll get a single overall score showing how strongly this pattern applies to you right now. Your result gives you a clearer, more specific picture of how you've been thinking, feeling, or coping recently, rather than a vague sense of it.

Instrument Specifications

Target Population

Teachers, Educators & Faculty

Administration Format

Self-Administered

Intended Domain / Purpose

Research & Empirical Study

Recommended Age Bracket

Adults (18+ yrs)

Duration & Pacing

13 Minutes (Self-Paced)

Access License

Open Creative Commons

Scientific Documentation & Psychometric Rigor

Developer / Author

Items drawn from the International Personality Item Pool (IPIP), Goldberg, L. R.

Development Year

1999

Theoretical Construct & Framework Public-domain personality item pool, used here to construct a dissociative-experience content scale.

Academic Citations

Goldberg, L. R. (1999). A broad-bandwidth, public-domain, personality inventory measuring the lower-level facets of several five-factor models. In I. Mervielde, I. Deary, F. De Fruyt, & F. Ostendorf (Eds.), Personality Psychology in Europe (Vol. 7, pp. 7-28). Tilburg University Press.

Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance

When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:

License: Public Domain. Citation: Goldberg, L. R. (1999). The Curious Experiences Survey: A revised version of the Dissociative Experiences Scale. This is not a diagnostic tool. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact a licensed mental health professional or a crisis helpline in your country immediately. Low/Moderate/High bands below reflect this test's own possible score range only (simple thirds) — they are NOT a clinical threshold or population norm. No such cutoff has been published for this instrument.

Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use

Construct Boundaries & Interpretive Limitations

Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis.

License: Public Domain. Citation: Goldberg, L. R. (1999). The Curious Experiences Survey: A revised version of the Dissociative Experiences Scale. This is not a diagnostic tool. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact a licensed mental health professional or a crisis helpline in your country immediately. Low/Moderate/High bands below reflect this test's own possible score range only (simple thirds) — they are NOT a clinical threshold or population norm. No such cutoff has been published for this instrument.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IPIP Dissociation Scale?

IPIP items measuring dissociative experiences.

How long does the IPIP Dissociation Scale take?

It takes about 13 minutes to answer all 31 questions. You can go at your own pace.

Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?

Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.

Can this test diagnose a condition?

No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.