In conclusion, the development and validation of the Dissociative Identity Inventory (DII-28) represent a significant contribution to the assessment of dissociative experiences and pathological traits. Through a rigorous process of item selection, exploratory factor analysis, and reliability testing, the DII-28 has demonstrated strong psychometric properties, including a clear factor structure, high internal consistency, and concurrent validity.
The findings from this study support the utility of the DII-28 as a reliable and valid instrument for assessing dissociative symptoms and related pathological traits among undergraduate students. The inventory's ability to distinguish between dissociative experiences and pathological traits provides clinicians and researchers with a comprehensive tool for understanding and evaluating dissociation in various contexts.
Despite its strengths, the DII-28 is not without limitations, including the need for further validation across diverse populations, potential biases associated with self-report measures, and the limitations of cross-sectional research designs. Addressing these limitations in future studies will be essential for enhancing the reliability, validity, and generalizability of the inventory.
Overall, the Dissociative Identity Inventory (DII-28) holds promise as a valuable tool for clinicians, researchers, and educators interested in assessing and understanding dissociative experiences and pathological traits. Continued research and validation efforts will be necessary to establish its utility across different populations and settings, ultimately contributing to improved assessment and treatment of dissociative disorders and related conditions.