Ego Resilience Scale – ER89
Measures an individual's capacity to adapt to changing environmental demands and recover from negative emotional experiences.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Ego Resilience Scale – ER89 was developed by Jack Block & Adam M. Kremen (1996). It is designed to measure Ego Resilience. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 14 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Active engagement with the world, Integrated performance under stress, Repertoire of problem solving strategies.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Active engagement with the world | 3,5,7,8,11,12 | 6 |
| Integrated performance under stress | 2,10,13,14 | 4 |
| Repertoire of problem solving strategies | 1,4,6,9 | 4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Does not apply at all, 2 = Applies slightly, 3 = Applies somewhat, 4 = Applies very strongly.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 14 to 56. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Ego-Resilience: 14 – 28
- Moderate Ego-Resilience: 29 – 42
- High Ego-Resilience: 43 – 56
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.76.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.