An exploratory factor analysis on DIDS responses from half of the general sample suggested the retention of 17 items and three subscales: Disability Identification, Contributions to the Disability Community, and Values and Advocacy. Two separate confirmatory factor analyses on the 17 items from the remaining half of the general sample and the TGNB sample both suggested good model fit. Total and subscale scores were positively correlated with life satisfaction in general and TGNB samples, particularly the Disability Identification and Contributions to the Disability Community subscales, and internal consistency was adequate across the total and subscales scores (αs = .75-.94). Conclusion/Implications The DIDS-Short Form demonstrates strong psychometric properties and offers a practical tool for assessing disability identity in both research and clinical contexts. Its brevity and conceptual clarity make it well suited for use with diverse disabled populations, including TGNB individuals. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).
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