Some people have the experience of feeling emotionally numb. This means that they have feelings but the feelings are flat or blunted. Mark the percentage of time you feel this way.
FAQs
What is the Dissociative Experiences Scale - Emotion Subscale?
The Dissociative Experiences Scale - Emotion Subscale (DES-ES) is a focused assessment tool designed to evaluate emotional dissociation and detachment experiences. It specifically targets the emotional aspects of dissociation, including emotional numbing, detachment from feelings, and altered emotional experiences.
Who developed it and when?
The DES-ES was developed by researchers in trauma and dissociation studies as a focused subscale of the broader Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES). It provides a targeted assessment of emotional dissociation symptoms.
What type of assessment is it?
The DES-ES is a self-report assessment tool that can be used in clinical settings, research environments, or for personal assessment of emotional dissociation experiences.
What does it assess?
- Emotional detachment and numbness
- Feeling emotionally distant from others
- Reduced emotional responsiveness
- Feeling like emotions are not one's own
- Emotional blunting and flat affect
- Difficulty experiencing positive emotions
How many items and what format?
8 items rated on a 0-100 scale where respondents indicate the percentage of time they experience each dissociative phenomenon.
How is it scored?
The DES-ES uses a total score approach where higher scores indicate more frequent emotional dissociation experiences. The scale ranges from 0-800, with clinical significance typically above certain thresholds.