DEVELOPMENT OF A SELF-REPORT CONFLICT SCALE

Studies are presented that describe the development and psychometric p roperties of the Personal Styles Scale (PSS), a brief, easily complete d and scored self-report scale for the measurement of derivatives of p sychodynamic conflict. The PSS, from which a total score is obtained, consists of 25 items presented in a wish/fear or conflicting wishes fo rmat. It demonstrated good stability, high internal consistency, and f ace and content validity. Further studies provided additional evidence for reliability and for the convergent and construct validity of the PSS. Limitations inherent in the construction of any self-report measu re of conflict are discussed. The findings indicate that the PSS, base d on psychodynamic principles, may prove to be a useful research and c linical instrument.