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The Ethnic-Racial Identity Developmental Dynamics Scale (ERIDDS) provides a valid two-factor measure for assessing perceptions of continuity and change in ethnic-racial identity among minoritized emerging adults, though its lack of measurement invariance precludes cross-group mean comparisons. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To develop and evaluate the initial psychometric validity of the Ethnic-Racial Identity Developmental Dynamics Scale (ERIDDS), a measure assessing retrospective perceptions of continuity and change in ethnic-racial identity.

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The Development and Validation of the Ethnic-Racial Identity Developmental Dynamics Scale (ERIDDS)

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PHPauline HoReed College XTXiangyun TangUniversidad del Noreste

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Psychometric study demonstrates a two-factor structure for perceived identity stability and change in racially minoritized emerging adults, suggesting cautious within-group application.

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To develop and evaluate the initial psychometric validity of the Ethnic-Racial Identity Developmental Dynamics Scale (ERIDDS), a measure assessing retrospective perceptions of continuity and change in ethnic-racial identity.
Items were developed through expert review and cognitive interviews, followed by psychometric testing across two studies involving racially minoritized emerging adults.
Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses and multi-group tests were conducted to evaluate structural validity and measurement invariance.
Convergent and discriminant validity were assessed through correlations with identity exploration, resolution, family ethnic-racial socialization, negative affect, and global self-esteem.
Factor analyses supported a two-factor structure comprising Identity Change and Identity Stability, though absolute model fit was mixed across the total sample.
Measurement invariance across three analytic groups was not established, indicating the scale is unsuitable for latent or observed cross-group mean comparisons.
Scores exhibited expected positive associations with ethnic-racial exploration, resolution, and family socialization, while remaining distinct from negative ethno-racial affect and global self-esteem.

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Ho et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9fd77658e84d0ff5b46257 https://doi.org/10.1080/15283488.2026.2726810

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Psychometric study demonstrates a two-factor structure for perceived identity stability and change in racially minoritized emerging adults, suggesting cautious within-group application.

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