Psychometric Properties of the Italian Version of the Assessment of Identity Development in Adolescence (AIDA)

Identity diffusion is a core element of the borderline personality organization. A valid and reliable assessment tool needed to identify at-risk adolescents in Italian context. In this study, we investigated psychometric properties Assessment Development Adolescence (AIDA), self-report questionnaire designed assess identity vs. integration, an sample (N = 1,102) clinical nonclinical adolescents. Explorative structural equation modeling supported expected bi-factor structure with one general factor six descriptive factors. Scale reliability was good, Cronbach’s ? .94 for AIDA total scale. The results convergent validity measures features as well discriminant dimensions ideological interpersonal domains. score differed highly significantly large effect size between population patients diagnosed disorder (n= 55). version proved be measure adolescents’ pathology within