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In searching for tests, there are two major categories: restricted (commercially published) and nonrestricted (noncommercial, experimental). Access to educational and psychological tests varies based upon whether a test is restricted. Most restricted tests have been commercially published as individual measurement instruments. Usually the publisher and author(s) of such tests invest resources in developing a test manual, test protocols, and establishing norms from a large and representative sample. The publisher and the scholarly community have a major investment in the security of such test materials and an obligation to prevent their misuse. Access to restricted tests is limited to those individuals with proper training.

The Library does not collect restricted psychological and educational tests. (The HSU Psychology Department Test Library has a limited number of restricted and nonrestricted tests. Access to these tests is governed by standards set by the American Psychological Association.) Restricted tests are not available through Interlibrary Loan. They may be purchased by individuals with the correct training in testing and measurement.

The literature of psychology and education is filled with nonrestricted tests which are research instruments. While access to these tests is not restricted, scholarly ethics require that such tests should be used only with the permission of the author of the instrument. The Library has copies of some nonrestricted tests. These tests may be located in journal articles, books, or test compendiums. Other tests may be borrowed through Interlibrary Loan.

GUIDES TO SOURCES OF NONCOMMERCIAL TESTS. Thousands of complete tests are reproduced in journals and books. Guides to sources for some of these tests are:

Tests and Measures in the Social Sciences: Tests Available in Compilation Volumes

Produced by the Health Science Librarian at University of Texas at Arlington, this is a wonderful index to test resources in compilations. As of May 2002, 72 resources (7,914 instruments) were indexed by title, author, and keyword. When you enter the site, please note that the left frame serves as a table of contents and the right frame will change to provide your requested information.

Cattell, Raymond B., and Frank W. Warburton. Objective Personality and Motivation Tests: A Theoretical Introduction and Practical Compendium (BF 698.5 C3)

Compendium of 412 instruments for assessing personality constructs. Cattel and Warburton have classified personality into 21 dimensions and relate all tests to these constructs. Two titles are given for each test: a psychologist's title and a subject title. Information is provided on age range, administration time, variant test forms, and type of test. The theoretical background, rationale and design, and a text extract are given. There are six indexes to access tests. However, no validity or reliability data are presented and no authorship or availability data is given. Interested individuals must presumably contact Cattell at the Institute for Personality and Ability Testing (IPAT).

Chun, Ki-Taek, et al. Measures for Psychological Assessment: A Guide to 3,000 Original Sources and Their Applications (ref BF 698.5 C45)

This massive bibliography detailing 3,000 noncommercial, informal, and ad hoc instruments consists of two major sections: 1) primary references from 26 journals published between 1960 and 1970 in which the test was first discussed; and 2) applications of the test identifying significant research in which the instrument was incorporated. Contains an author index and a descriptor (variable measured) index which refers to primary reference entry numbers. Entries under primary references refer to items in the applications section of the book.

Comrey, Andrew L., Thomas E. Backer, and Edward M. Glaser. A Sourcebook for Mental Health Measures (NTIS Microfiche PB 228 676) (ref micro MC 1636)

"Presents over 1,000 nonevaluative abstract descriptions of rating scales, questionnaires, tests, and other measuring instruments of possible utility in mental health related research. Each abstract is limited to aproximately 300 words and contains directions for obtaining further information and the instrument described. Most of the measures described are unpublished, available only through small publishers, or otherwise not well-known." Information provided includes: purpose, description (including type of instrument, number and type of items, sample item for each variable), administration and scoring of the instrument, reliability and validity data, major applications of the instrument to date, any available essential references on the instrument, availability information, and the author's address.

Goldman, Bert A., and John L. Saunders. Directory of Unpublished Experimental Mental Measures. Vol. 1, 1974 to present (ref BF 431 G625)

Provides reference to nonstandardized, experimental mental measures (i.e., tests that are not currently marketed commercially) available in 46 journals. Instruments are not evaluated; but a brief description, reliability and validity data, the source, and related research information are provided. Measures are grouped in 23 categories. A comprehensive subject index (vol.1-4) is provided in Volume 4.

Health and Psychosocial Instruments Database (HAPI)

HAPI contains over 90,000 records (1985-date) on behavioral measurement instruments and is updated quarterly. Measurement instruments are drawn from the fields of health care, psychology, social work, sociology, and communication. HAPI indexes actual instruments as well as research about the use of instruments. Records are assigned subject headings from the Psychological Abstracts thesaurus or the Medline medical subjects headings list. It is possible to search by subscale titles, number of questions, etc.

Johnson, Orval G. Tests and Measurements in Child Development: Handbooks I and II (ref BF 722 J64 and ref BF 722 J645)

Handbook I. Noncritical descriptions of 300 unpublished measures of child behavior from birth to 12 years. Descriptions include: author, age of target population, variable measures, source of measure, brief summary with bibliography. This volume purports to cover the literature through 1965. (Handbook II covers 1966-1974.) Contains an index of authors or measures, a measure index, a measure subject index, and a general index.

Handbook II. Noncritical descriptions of over 900 unpublished measures (1966-1974) of child behavior from birth to age 18 are included, with information provided as to administration, norms, validity and reliability, target population, and bibliographic citations. Contains an index of authors of measures and subject indexes.

Lake, Dale G., et al. Measuring Human Behavior: Tools for the Assessment of Social Functioning (BF 698.5 L34)

Reviews 84 published and unpublished measures of social functioning (involves the properties of the individual in social interaction and the properties of the immediate social system). Reviews provide availability, variables, description, administration and scoring, and references in addition to a critique.

The uniterm index enables researchers to focus on the variables measured in instruments.

The volume also critiques 20 test compendia.

Miller, Delbert C. Handbook of Research Design and Social Measurement (3rd edition) 1977 (H 62 M44 1977)

Excellent handbook on research design. Part 4 contains descriptions of approximately 50 selected sociometric scales and indexes. Areas covered include social status, group dynamics, social indicators, organizational structure, leadership, community, job satisfaction, etc. Descriptions include variable measures, availability information, reliability and validity data, bibliographies on research applications, and sample items or entire scales.

Section M contains an inventory of measures utilized in the American Sociological Review 1965-1974, and an annotated bibliography of major sources for scale information and appraisal. This book also indexes scales from the John P. Robinson compilations and Marvin E. Shaw's Scales for the Measurement of Attitudes.

Substance Use Screening & Assessment Instruments Database

“This database is intended to help clinicians and researchers find instruments used for screening and assessment of substance use and substance use disorders. Some instruments are in the public domain and can be freely downloaded from the web; others can only be obtained from the copyright holder. We don't provide copies of instruments, but links to contact and availability information are included if known.”

San Diego State University Test Finder

This web site indexes complete tests found in reference books and other locations in the SDSU Library. It also includes complete measures found in electronic and print journals owned by SDSU, plus instruments available on the Internet. The author included books which may only contain only one or two instruments.

Tests and Measures in the Social Sciences: Tests Available in Compilation Volumes

Produced by the Health Science Librarian at University of Texas at Arlington, this is a wonderful index to test resources in compilations. As of March 2007, 121 resources (~10,800 instruments) are included. You can search for measures by author and keywords.

American Psychiatric Association. Handbook of Psychiatric Measures (ref RC 473 P78 A46 2000)

This book covers measures important to clinicians in mental health and primary care settings. Over 200 measures are reviewed in the areas such as Quality of Life, Stress and Life Events, Family and Relational Issues, Suicide Risk Measures, Substance Use Directory, measures for child and adolescent diagnosis and screening, anxiety, psychosis, sexual disorders, eating disorders, sleep disorders, personality disorders, etc. Fulltext of 108 measures are also available on the CD-Rom which comes with the book.

List of Measures

Bearden, William O., Richard G. Netemeyer, and Mary E. Mobley. Handbook of Marketing Scales: Multi-item Measures for Marketing and Consumer Behavior Research (HF 5415.3 B323 1993)

This is a compilation of multi-items, self-report measures used in marketing and consumer behavior research. Measures are included for: individual traits, opinion leadership, self-monitoring, innovativeness, discontent, alienation, assertiveness, aggressiveness, values, consumption values, materialism, involvement, information processing, ad emotions, ad content, attitudes about business ethics, attitudes about business practices, and sales job satisfaction.

In addition to copies of scales, the editors provide a description, details about development and samples, validity score information, and sources and references.

List of Measures

Bringle, Robert G., Mindy A. Phillips, and Michael Hudson. Measure of Service Learning: Research Scales to Assess Student Experiences (ref LC 220.5 B75 2004)

This is a compilation of scales to measure the central constructs in service learning. The book contains information on 41 research scales on the topics of: motives and values, moral development, self and self-concept, student development, attitudes, and critical thinking. For each scale a description is provided, reliability and validity data is given, and instructions for administration and comments are available. References are also provided.

The full-text of many of the instruments is available. If the scale is commercially published, the address of the publisher is provided.

Bruner, Gordon C. and Paul J. Hensel. Marketing Scales Handbook: A Compilation of Multi-Item Measures (HF 5415.3 B785 1992)

This 3 volume set contains multi-item scales used in consumer behavior and marketing research used 1980 through 1997. Volume I covers 588 consumer behavior scales. Volume II covers 423 scales in consumer behavior, advertising, organization, and sales force. Volume III covers 587 scales related to consumer behaviors, advertising, and organizational and salesforce.

For each measure the editors provide a description, the origin, samples, reliability and validity information, administration information, major findings, and references.

List of Measures Vol. I
List of Measures Vol. II
List of Measures Vol. III

Cautela, Joseph R. Behavior Analysis Forms for Clinical Intervention (BF 176 C38)

Self-report forms and questionnaires for clients and behavior therapists developed by the author. Forms are primarily of value for therapists and cover topics such as social anxiety, drugs and alcohol, couple interaction, etc.

Clement, Paul W. Outcomes & Incomes: How to Evaluate, Improve, and Market Your Psychotherapy Practice by Measuring Outcomes. New York: Guilford Press, 1999. (RC 480.75 C54 1999)

Clement has produced over 50 outcome measures for children, adolescents, adults, and couples which cover aggressive behavior, anxiety, assertiveness, conduct disorder, eating disorders, family life satisfaction, loneliness, social support, substance use, intimacy, shyness, etc. Reliability and validity information are provided. Clement provides background on instruments and advice on when to use them. The reproducible forms in the book are provided on CD-Rom in Rich-text format, Microsoft Word 97, and Microsoft Word 5.0 for Macintosh.

Comrey, Andrew L., Thomas E. Backer, and Edward M. Glaser. A Sourcebook for Mental Health Measures (NTIS Microfiche PB 228 676) (ref micro MC 1636)

"Presents over 1,000 nonevaluative abstract descriptions of rating scales, questionnaires, tests, and other measuring instruments of possible utility in mental health related research. Each abstract is limited to aproximately 300 words and contains directions for obtaining further information and the instrument described. Most of the measures described are unpublished, available only through small publishers, or otherwise not well-known." Information provided includes: purpose, description (including type of instrument, number and type of items, sample item for each variable), administration and scoring of the instrument, reliability and validity data, major applications of the instrument to date, any available essential references on the instrument, availability information, and the author's address.

Corcoran, Kevin, and Joel Fischer. Measures for Clinical Practice: A Sourcebook (BF 176 C66 1987)

This book provides rapid assessment instruments practitioners can use to measure most of the common problems seen in clinical practice. Instruments are short, and easy to score and administer. Measures are divided into three sections: instruments for adults, for children, and for couples and families. An index of tests by problem area is provided in the table of contents.

For each instrument availability information, the primary reference, norms, reliability, validity, and scoring information is provided.

Corcoran, Kevin and Joel Fischer. Measures for Clinical Practice: A Sourcebook (3rd edition) (BF 176 C66 2000)

Corcoran and Fischer have developed a set of instruments to assist clinicians in evaluating their practices. Instruments were selected because they measure common problems, and are brief and easy to administer and score. Measures in Volume 1 are focused around children, families, and couples. The 2nd volume centers around problems of adults "outside the context of the family."

Copies of instruments are provided, background, purpose, description, norms, scoring reliability and validity information is provided along with a primary reference and availability information. The instruments are listed in alphabetical order by population. They are also cross-indexed by problem area.

Cook, John D., et al. The Experience of Work: A Compendium and Review of 249 Measures and Their Use (HF 5549.5 A83 E9 1981)

Approximately 250 instruments reprinted in full. Covers concepts such as leadership style, overall job satisfaction, specific satisfactions, alienation and committment, work values, etc. Each section is introduced by a bibliographic essay outlining research use of instruments. Extensive bibliography and index of scales and sub-scales.

Davis, Clive M., et al. Handbook of Sexuality-Related Measures (2nd edition) (ref HQ 60 H36 1998)

This volume contains instruments and provides scoring, reliability and validity data on measures related to sexuality. If the measure is commercially published, and this cannot be fully displayed, sample items and reliability and validity information is provided. Topics include abortion, communication, sexual risk, and transsexualism.

List of Measures

Fredman, Norman and Robert Sherman. Handbook of Measurements for Marriage and Family Therapy (RC 488.5 F73 1987)

This handbook covers 4 observational techniques and 31 of the more widely used paper-and-pencil instruments that have been published since 1975. The marital and family implications of 11 very popular clinical tests and inventories are also discussed. Chapters 4 through 7 contain a compendium of measuring instruments. (Copies of instruments are included if permission has been granted.) Title, author, description, sample data, reliability, validity, administrative instructions, source, and discussion of use are provided for each instrument in the above 4 chapters. There is no index.

Gottman, John M. Marriage Clinic: A Scientifically-Based Marital Therapy (RC 488.5 G68 1999)

Appendices A & D of this book contain 83 pages of assessment instruments, questionnaires and scales. None have been normed or tested for validity and reliability. The instruments focus on facilitating successful marital relationships. There are scales for marital violence, marital satisfaction, marital style, an "Areas of Disagreement Scale," and scales to map areas of disagreement and styles of conflict.

Hill, Clara E. (ed.). Dream Work in Therapy: Facilitating Exploration, Insight, and Action (RC 489 D74 D723 2004)

The appendices to this book contain the fulltext of three scales: "Attitudes Towards Dream Scale," "Gains From Dream Interpretation Measure," and the "Therapist-Rated Adherance Measures." Administration instructions are provided for all these instruments.

Hudson, W.W. The Clinical Measurement Package: A Field Manual (RC 469 H83 1982)

Presents and describes 9 short-form scales which were designed for repeated use with a client to monitor and evaluate progress in therapy. Depression, self-esteem, marital discord, sexual discord, parent-child relationships, intrafamilial stress, and peer relationships. Administration and scoring information, and reliability and validity data are provided.

Kiernan, Chris C., and Malcolm Jones. Behaviour Assessment Battery (BF 176 K53)

13 criterion-referenced tests designed for use with profoundly handicapped persons are reproduced in their entirety. Types of tests include auditory, perceptual problem-solving, self-help skills, cognitive behavior, and emotional aspects of behavior. Sample test items included.

Lester, Paula and Lloyd K. Bishop. Handbook of Tests and Measurement in Education and the Social Sciences (2nd edition) (ref LB 3051 L4543 2000)

This book contains the fulltext of over 120 instruments. The measures are arranged under 36 topics: alienation, anxiety/frustration, change/innovation, climate, communication, conflict/conflict management, culture, decision making/problem solving, dogmatism, ethics, honesty/trust, interpersonal relations, job committment, job involvement, job satisfaction, leadership/leader style/behavior, locus of control, monitoring, morale, motivation/money, needs/need deficiency, organization assessment/effectiveness, organizational structure, politics, power/authority/control, professional performance/autonomy, role/role conflict/ambiguity, self-actualization, self-concept, self efficacy, self esteem, sex roles/gender identification, supervisory/managerial behavior, stress/burnout, teacher attitudes/beliefs, total quality management. The handbook excludes instruments which focus exclusively on personality or psychology. There are author and instrument title indexes provided. A section in the back of the book provides publisher addresses for the instruments available through commercial publishers.

Entries for each instrument provide primary reference for the instrument, describes the purpose and strengths and weaknesses of the instrument, gives scoring information, reliability, validity, sample and normative data for the instrument, and provide references to other works which describe the development and use of the instrument.

Manusov, Valerie. The Sourcebook of Nonverbal Measures: Going Beyond Words (P 99.5 S58 2005)

This volume seeks to cover methods of measuring nonverbal communication in multiple disciplines.qualitative as well as quantitative measures are provided. Self-report, observer assessments, rating, and coding measurement schemes are included. In some cases an instrument is reviewed and a bibliography is provided. For other measures, the instrument and scoring information are provided. Reliability and validity data is provided for some measures. The book contains and author and a subject index but no index of measures.

Naar-King, Sylvie, Deborah A. Ellis, and Maureen A. Frey. Assessing Children's Well-Being: A Handbook of Measures (RJ 50 A 835 2004)

Assessment of children's functioning across multiple domains. 20 instruments in full.

This volume is a reference for screening instruments for pediatrics. Areas covered include: health status and quality of life; adherence; pain management; child behavior; child development; child coping; cognitions, attributions, and attitudes; environment; and consumer satisfaction. There is an introductory chapter which provides an overview and reviews constructs. Then the significant instruments in that area are reviewed. Information is provided on the source, availability, purpose, reliability and validity, standardization and norms, a description, developers comments, and a summary of strengths and limitations. The book reviews 72 measures.

There are complete versions of 20 measures in the appendix.

Robinson, John P., Robert Athanasiou, and Hendra B. Head. Measures of Occupational Attitudes and Occupational Characteristics> (HF 5549.5 J63 R62)

Reproduces and reviews a total of 77 test instruments which measure job satisfaction, occupational attitudes and values, leadership styles, and job attitudes.

Robinson, John P., Robert Athanasiou, and Hendra B. Head. Measures of Political Attitudes (JA 74.5 R6)

95 measures of political attitudes are reproduced and reviewed. Liberalism/conservatism, racial and ethnic attitudes, attitudes toward the political process, etc., are the focus of selected instruments. Assessments of the form and scope of each study are made.

Robinson, John P. and Phillip R. Shaver. Measures of Social Psychological Attitudes (revised edition) (ref HM 251 R739 1973)

106 measures of social-psychological attitudes are reviewed and reproduced. Constructs measured include life satisfaction, self-esteem, internal-external locus of control, alienation and anomia, etc.

The emphasis has been on compiling scales (that is, series of items that are homogeneous in content) which are especially useful in survey research rather than in laboratory settings. Reliability, norms, sample adequacy, and administration and scoring data are provided.

Rubin, Rebecca, Philip Palmgreen, and Howard E. Sypher (eds.). Communication Research Measures: A Sourcebook (ref P 91.3 C62 1994)

This volume contains "profiles" for 62 measures "commonly used in communication research." Each profile contains a description, reliability and validity information, references, and the location of the scale. The full-text of the scale is also provided.

Measures are arranged in alphabetical order and include instruments such as "Affective Learning," "News Credibility," "Quality Marriage Index," "Television Affinity Scale," and "Verbal Aggressiveness Scale."

Salek, Sam. Compendium of Quality of Life Instruments (ref RA 407 C65 1998)

This five-volume set contains over 150 measurement instruments. Topics covered include: general quality of life, anxiety and depression, arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, dementia, gastrointestinal diseases, HIV/AIDS, hospice and pallative care, neurological diseases, psychosocial and mental disorders, rehabilitation, renal diseases, respiratory diseases, and economic quality of life instruments. Some instruments include foreign language versions. There are also instruments for specific groups such as children, caregivers, women, and elderly. The following information is provided for instruments: copyright information, administration information, reliability and validity data, a detailed review, and a bibliography.

Volume five contains an index by instrument title, author, and subject. There is an associated CD-Rom (ref RA 407 C65 1998 Disc 1) which contains PDF versions of the instruments. These tests may be accessed on the reference CD-Rom station at Table B.

Schutte, Nicola S., and John M. Malouff. Sourcebook of Adult Assessment Strategies. New York: Plenum Press, 1995 (RC 473 P78 S38 1995)

Presents 65 scales which measure adult functioning in the areas of substance abuse, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, sexual disorders, eating disorders, sleep disorders, somatoform disorders, dissociative disorders, impulse control disorders, relationship problems, and measures of global functioning. Full text of the measures is provided along with a critical review, reliability and validity information, and references.

Shaw, Marvin E. and Jack M. Wright. Scales for the Measurement of Attitudes (BF 378 A75 S45)

A gathering of 176 scales related to social practicies, politics, religions, ethnic and national groups, significant others, and social institutions. Scales are evaluated and presented in full. The authors have appended an extensive bibliography.

Simon, A. and E.G. Boyer. Mirrors for Behavior II: An Anthology of Observation Instruments (LB 1131.5 S552)

Provides 79 observational systems drawn from fields such as education, group dynamics, psychotherapy, medicine, industry, and anthropology.

Spreen, Otfried and Esther Strauss. A Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests: Administration, Norms and Commentary (2nd edition) (RC 386.6 N48 S67 1998)

This book provides a detailed review of published and unpublished tests commonly used in clinical neuropsychology. The purpose, source, description, administration and scoring, commentary, and normative data are provided. Sample score sheets and descriptions of the test material are provided for unpublished tests. Topics covered include cognition, achievement, executive function, memory, attention, language, visual, tactile, auditory, motor, etc. There is a name index and a test and subject index.

Stamm, B. Hudnall (ed.). Measurement of Stress, Trauma and Adaptation (RC 552 P67 M35 1996)

This volume provides reviews of over 200 instruments which measure stress, trauma and adaptation. The fulltext of many instruments is available and in some cases the authors have granted permission to freely copy for noncommercial uses. Title, population, cost, copyright status, languages, construct measured, type of measure, theoretical orientation, time estimate, equipment needed, psychometric maturity, psychometric properties, "particular sensitivity," estimate of number of in-process studies, unpublished references, published references, general comments, keywords, author, and measure contact name are provided for each instrument. There are tables for copyright status, types of data, instrument topic, stressor applications, particular sensitivities, intended population, language, and equipment needed.

Touliatos, John, Barry F. Perlmutter, and Murray A. Strauss. Handbook of Family Measurement Techniques (HG 728 H267 2001)

This 3-volume set reviews 1,343 measurement instruments used with famlies. Volume 1 covers 976 instruments dating from 1929-1986. Volume 2 covers 367 instruments 1987-1996. Volume 3 contains fulltext and scoring instructions for 168 of the 367 instruments reviewed in Volume 2. Abstracts include a description, sample items, references, availability, and email address for the author.

Watson, Jean. Assessing and Measuring Caring in Nursing and Health Science (RT 42 W38 2002)

A compendium of 21 "Caring Instruments" reported in nursing research literature 1984-2001. Information is provided on the development, origin, and use of measures. Reliability and validity information are provided, as are citations to studies using the instruments.

Web, Eugene J., et al. Nonreactive Measures in the Social Sciences (2nd edition) (H 62 N675 1981)

Methods and measures of social science research data not obtained by interview or questionnaire. This work samples a range of alternative approaches and argues for multiple measures--a collection of methods combined to avoid sharing the same weaknesses.

"The goal of this monograph is not to replace the interview but to supplement and cross-validate it with mesures that do no require the cooperation of a respondent and that do not them selves contaminate the response." (p.2.)

For a matrix rating strenghts and weaknesses of various types of unobtrusive measures, see p. 300-303 Volume includes an extensive bibliography and name and subject indexes.

Educational Testing Service Test Collection

This website indexes the ETS Test Collection of over 20,000 measurement devices. Approximately 1,000 instruments are available for purchase on microfiche and a small number are downloadable for a fee.

ETS also has a collection of copyright-free tests available for purchase on microfiche. Some libraries (not HSU) own these collections and will loan the microfiche. It is possible to search the Tests in Microfiche (TIM) on the ETS index above. The link from the University of Texas at Austin lists all measures through April 2000 (1,110 fulltext instruments).

University of Michigan Institute for Social Research/University of Michigan Survey Research Center

These two centers study man and society doing research on such topics as economic and political behavior, change and effectiveness or organizations, student development, and urgent social problems. They provide services in survey methodology, including sampling and coding, and administer nationwide interviewing projects. They provide university faculty with data for basic research.

NORC: A Social Science Research Center (National Opinion Research Center)

Studies ethnic groups, subjective well-being and satisfaction, political behavior, religious attitudes, economic behavior, career development, family behavior, and survey research methodology. Provides data collection, analysis, and consultation services to scholars and organizations.

Institutional test collections listed in Appendix 5 of Guide for the Development and Management of Test Collections

Colby, Anne and Lawrence Kohlberg. The Measurement of Moral Judgement: Vol. 1: Theoretical Foundations and Research Validation; Vol. 2 Standard Issue Scoring Manual (BJ 1408.5 C65)

Presents the Standard Issues Moral Judgement Interview and Scoring System along with a statement of its theoretical assumptions and data on its reliability and validity. The SIMJISS is not a measure of morality or moral maturity but rather a means of assessing the development of the structure or organization of an individual's moral judgements.

Dunst, Carl J. A Clinical and Educational Manual for Use with the Uzgiris and Hunt Scales of Infant Psychological Development (BF 722 D86)

Supplements Uzgiris and Hunt scales by providing procedures that clinicians and educators can use to determine an individual's overall pattern of sensorimotor development or guidelines that can be used for the design of psychoeducational intervention activities.

Loevinger, Jane, et.al. Measuring Ego Development: Vol. 1: Construction and Use of a Sentence Completion Test; Vol 2: Scoring Manual for Women and Girls (BF 698.8 S35 L6)

Washington University Sentence Completion Test for Measuring Ego Development. Volume 1 includes forms for women, girls, and men.

Offer, Daniel, Eric Ostrov, Kenneth I. Howard, and Robert Atkinson. The Teenage World: Adolescents' Self Image in Ten Countries (BF 724.3 S35 T44 1988)

Appendix 1 of this book contains the Offer Self-Image Questionnaire (OSIQ): International Version

Smith, Patricia Cain, Lorne M. Kendall, and Charles L. Hulin. The Measurement of Satisfaction in Work and Retirement (HF 5549.5 J63 S5)

Covers the development, rationale, scales, and norms of the JDI (Job Descriptive Index) and RDI (Retirement Descriptive Index). Fulltext of the tests and scoring keys included.

Uzquiris, Ina C. and J. McVicker Hunt. Assessment in Infancy: Ordinal Scales of Psychological Development (F 723 I6 U9)

Infant Assessment series based on Jean Piaget's theories.

• Handbooks, Encyclopedias, etc.




Aiken, Lewis K. Rating Scales and Checklists (BF 39 A43 1996)

This text covers all aspects of rating scales, checklists, and attitude scales. There are chapters on the use of scales in business, education, personality and clinical assessment, and measurement of attitudes and values. Appendix C contains a list of commercial suppliers of scales. The book is accompanied by a computer disk containing programs to assist in constructing and scoring rating scales.





Aiken, Lewis R. Questionnaires and Inventories: Surveying Opinions and Assessing Personality (BF 176 A483 1977)

This book is a companion volume to Rating Scales and Checklists: Evaluation Behavior, Personality, and Attitude. This volume focuses on surveys and assessment of individual and group characteristics. There are chapters on constructing, administering and scoring psychological inventories and questionnaires. Norms, reliability, validity, and sampling are covered. Standard questionnaires in various fields are described as are standard inventories. The appendixes contain a list of commercially available questionnaires, commercially available psychological inventories, a list of publishers and distributors, and a list of university-based research centers. There is an instrument index.

The book is accompanied by a computer disk which contains programs which help in constructing questionnaires or inventories and in sampling, administration, scoring, and performing statistical analysis of the data produced.





Anderson, Scarvia B., Samual Ball, Richard T. Murphy & Associates. Encyclopedia of Educational Evaluation (ref LB 2823 A65)

Two- to eight-page articles defining concepts used in various forms of measurement and evaluation. All articles contain references. There are name and subject indexes.





Buros-Nebraska Symposium on Measurement and Testing

These collections of papers from the annual Buros symposium have covered topics such as social and technical testing issues, computer applications to testing, the future of testing, and the influence of cognitive psychology on testing.

Vol.1: Social and Technical Issues in Testing: Implications for Test Construction and Usage (BF 176 S63 1984)
Vol.2: The Future of Testing (BF 176 F87 1986)
Vol.3: The Influence of Cognitive Psychology on Testing (BF 176 F87 1988)





Dana, Richard H. Handbook of Cross Cultural and Multicultural Personality Assessment (RC 473 P79 H36 2000)

This book presents a practical model for multicultural psychotherapy. Assessment techniques to support such a practice are detailed. The measurement of acculturation and racial identity are discussed. Multicultural use of the MMPI, the Rorschach, the Holtzman, and the Thematic Apperception Test are covered. There are also chapters on assessment with Hispanics, African Americans, American Indians, and Jewish populations.





Directory of Selected National Testing Programs (ref LB 3051 D56 1987)

Provides information about nationally administered testing programs which are conducted primarily for educational purposes: admissions, academic credit, and certification and licensing. Data on the tests includes purpose, sponsoring organization; description of test content, study aids, administration time, and passing score; fees; and registration dates and deadlines. Contains indexes for testing program, program sponsor, and subject.





Drummond, Robert J. Appraisal Procedures for Counselors and Helping Professionals (3rd edition) (BF 176 D78 1996)

This volume is designed to inform helping professionals in selecting and using psychological and educational tests. Chapter 24 covers codes of ethics, laws, and recent court decisions related to testing.





Eyde, Lorraine D., et al. Responsible Test Use: Case Studies for Assessing Human Behavior (BF 176 R475 1993)

This casebook illustrates common problems in test use and interpretation.





Fleishman, Edwin A. and Maureen E. Reilly. Handbook of Human Abilities: Definitions, Measurements, and Job Task Requirements (ref BF 431 F48 1992)

This book defines cognitive, psychomotor, physical, and sensory/perceptual domains of human abilities. Examples of tests measuring these abilities are given, if available.





Goldman, Jacquelin, Claudia L'Engle Stein, and Shirley Guerry. Psychological Methods of Child Assessment (BF 722 G63 1983)

Basic reference which examines psychological methods of child assessment. Includes reviews of major instruments in intelligence, achievement, development, projective assessment, behaviorally based measures, and neuropsychological assessment techniques. Reviews include a reference to the manual, purpose, format, administration, standardization, reliability, validity, and a critique.





Jones, Reginald L. (ed.) Handbook of Tests and Measurements for Black Populations (BF 176 H37 1996)

These 2 volumes cover over 100 instruments. Topics covered include: infants, child self-esteem, race-related tests & measures, measures for young adults, parental attitudes, family dynamics, world view, neuropsychological assessment, spirituality, acculturation, racial identity, stress, racism and coping, mental health delivery measures, and fair employment testing.





Kline, Paul. Handbook of Psychological Testing (BF 176 K575 2000)

A comprehensive review of psychological tests.





McReynolds, Paul. Advances in Psychological Assessment (BF 39 M22) 1968-

Volumes 1-6 (1968-1985) comprise 71 original chapters on diverse aspects of the advancing front in psychological assessment. Assessment is defined to encompass tests, observations, interviews, and surveys. The series aims to present contributions which highlight important new developments in assessment or which offer up-to-date reviews of earlier developments in the field. Volumes include chapter bibliographies, and name and subject indexes.





Murstein, Bernard I. (ed.) Handbook of Projective Techniques (BF 698.7 M87)

Comprehensive articles on the Rorschach, Thematic Apperception Test, Draw-a-Person, Bender-Gestalt, and Sentence Completion tests. Articles contain extensive bibliographies, and the volume has a name and subject index.





Nurse, A. Rodney. Family Assessment: Effective Uses of Personality Tests with Couples and Families (RC 428.53 N87 1999)

This volume covers the use of standardized tests with couples and families. There are also chapters on the use of testing in divorce, family violence, and child abuse.





Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (LB 3051 A693 1985)

Produced by a joint committee of the American Psychological Association, American Educational Research Association, and the National Council on Measurement in Education. Includes: 1)Standards for tests and test manuals, and test construction and evaluation; 2)Professional standards for ethical test use in various settings; 3)Standards for special applications such as handicapping conditions or linguistic minorities; and 4)Stnadards for test administration and protection of test takers.





Suzuki, Lisa, Paul J. Meller, and Joseph G. Ponterotto (eds.) Handbook of Multicultural Assessment (BF 176 H36 1996)

This book provides a comprehensive view of cultural issues and the use of assessment tools.





Swiercinsky, Dennis P. (ed.) Testing Adults: A Reference Guide for Special Psychodiagnostic Assessments (RC 469 T47 1985)

Essays on adult adjustment problems and the associated psychological assessment strategies and tests that are appropriate for sharpening clinical skills in dealing with those problems. Topics covered include: anxiety and depression, borderline psychopathology, neuropsychological testing, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, sexual dysfunction, work environment and stress, learning disabled adults, etc. The appendix on tests indexes references to tests in the text and provides a brief description and availability information for over 120 tests.





Weaver, S. Joseph (ed.) Testing Children: A Reference Guide for Effective Clinical and Psychoeducational Assessments (BF 722 T47 1984)

A relatively brief manual on the essentials of psychological assessments for the general classes of problems in children and youth that present themselves to psychologists in general practice. An appendix "Test Directory and Index" lists 134 tests and provides a brief test description and availability information as well as an index to references within the book.





Woody, Robert Henley (ed.) Encyclopedia of Clinical Assessment (ref BF 698.4 E5)

91 chapters contributed by authorities in the field of clinical assessment which form a comprehensive coverage of the major topics in clinical assessment. Each chapter contains 4 parts: background and current status, critical discussion, application to particular variables, and references. The volumes have a name and subject index.




• General Textbooks

Anastasi, Anne. Psychological Testing (7th edition) (BF 176 A5 1997)

One of the standard introductory texts for psychological testing. Appendix B contains a list of addresses for test publishers, distributors, and test-related organizations.





Barnette, Warren L., Jr. (ed.) Readings in Psychological Tests and Measurements (BF 38.5 B3)

Essays by experts, some dated and some classic. Can provide good background if used with care.





Carmines, Edward G. and Richard A. Zeller. Reliability and Validity Assessment. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage Publications, 1979.

Excellent and brief introduction to the basics.





Christiansen, Harley D. Basic Background for Test Interpretation (BF 176 C472)

Good, brief introduction to test interpretation. Explains reliability, validity, test norms, ethical problems, and contains a chapter on how to evaluate a test.





Cronbach, Lee Joseph. Essentials of Psychological Testing (5th edition) (BF 176 C76 1990)

Along with Anastasi the standard introductory text for psychological testing. Excellent and extensive bibliography. Appendix A contains a bibliography of sources listing specialized tests and measurement devices.





Hopkins, Kenneth D. Educational and Psychological Measurement and Evaluation (LB 3051 H72 1998)

This text is noteable for its sections on the principles of test construction for achievement measures, essay tests, objective tests, and affective variables. There are chapters on item analysis for classroom tests and on grading and reporting.





Oppenheim, Abraham Naftali. Questionnaire Design and Attitude Measurement (BF 378 A75 O6)

Dated but best available introduction to design of questionnaires, rating scales, inventories, etc.





Tyler, Leona E. Tests and Measurements (2nd edition) (BF 39 T91 1971)

Dated unfortunately. However, this is a clear and brief presentation. The chapter on statistics is particularly valuable because of its simple and clear presentation.

• General

Buros Test Reviews Online

This site provides free information on over 4,000 commercially available tests. It also contains reviews of over 2,500 tests from the Mental Measurements Yearbooks. These reviews are available for purchase via the web site.





Buros, Oscar K. Mental Measurements Yearbooks (ref BF 698.5 B86)

Primary source of information on published psychological and educational tests. Tests; critical, authoritative reviews; and comprehensive bibliographies are arranged in broad subject categories with test title index; name index; subject index; and, beginning with the 9th edition, a score index and an acronym index. Editions overlap in that important tests are often reviewed in several editions; new editions contain reviews of tests that are new or significantly revised since publication of the last edition.

• First edition: lists 314 tests published 1933-1937
• Second edition: lists 524 tests, most published 1938-1940
• Third edition: lists 663 tests, most published 1941-1947
• Fourth edition: lists 793 tests, most published 1948-1951
• Fifth edition: lists 957 tests, most published 1952-1958
• Sixth edition: lists 1,219 tests, most published 1959-1964
• Seventh edition: lists 1,157 tests, most published 1964-1970
• Eighth edition: lists 1,655 tests, most published 1971-1977; introduction includes an historical account of the MMYB/Tests in Print series.
• Ninth edition: lists 1,409 tests, most published or revised 1978-1984; features a score index and an acronym index
• Tenth edition: lists 396 tests
• Eleventh edition: lists 477 tests
• Twelfth edition: lists 418 tests
• Thirteenth edition: lists 369 tests, contains "Code of Professional Responsibilities in Educational Measurement"
• Fourteenth edition: lists 430 tests
• Fifteenth edition: lists 286 tests
• Sixteenth edition: lists 283 tests


The MMYB interlocks with another Buros Institute of Mental Measurements publication, Tests in Print. The TIP volumes serve as cumulative indexes to all the previously published yearbooks and lists all commercial tests that are in print in English. Beginning with the 14th edition, MMYB reviews "only those tests with at least a minimum of technical and/or development information available." TIP will be the only comprehensive coverage provided by the Buros Institute.





Buros, Oscar K. Tests in Print (ref BF 698.5 B872 2002)

Provides a descriptive list and references to all the commercially published tests that are in print in English and available for purchase or use. TIP also serves as a comprehensive index to the contents of previously published Mental Measurements Yearbooks.

There is a publishers directory, an index of names, a score index, an index of acronyms, a classified subject index, and an index of recently out-of-print tests.

Note: Beginning with the 14th edition, MMYB will review only those tests "with at least a minimum of technical and/or development information available." TIP will be the only comprehensive coverage provided by the Buros Institute.





Hamill, Donald D., Linda Brown, and Brian R. Bryant. A Consumer's Guide to Tests in Print (ref LB 3060.32 N67 H36 1992)

Includes ratings for individually administered, norm-referenced tests designed primarily for use with the school-aged children in grades K-12. All tests have been rated by two reviewers and assigned an overall rating (A=Highly recommended, B=Recommended, F=Not recommended).

Appendix A contains an alphabetic and taxonomic listing of tests including ratings and descriptive material. In the taxonomic section, tests are classed into four general domains: achievement, aptitude, affect, and general intelligence.





Tests: A Comprehensive Reference for Assessments in Psychology, Education, and Business (ref BF 176 T43)

In this multi-volume set, thousands of published tests for children and adults are noncritically described. Clear information is provided for the purpose, use, cost, availability, and intended audience.





Keyser, Daniel J. and Richard C. Sweetland (eds.). Test Critiques (vol.1, 1984-) (ref BF 176 T419)

Reviews of tests including reliability, validity, and norming information. Central focus is on clarity and practical information. Each review has the following sections: introduction, practical applications/uses (includes appropriate and inappropriate uses), technical aspects, critique, and references.

There is a cumulative Index of Test Authors/Reviewers, and a subject index divided into 3 major divisions: psychology, education, and business and industry.




• Discipline Specific


• Anthropology

Brislin, Richard W., Walter J. Lonner and Robert M. Thorndike. Cross-cultural Research Methods (GN 273 B7)

Chapter 8 describes 17 "Cognitive-Intellectual" and 11 "Personality-Interest" instruments suitable for cross-cultural assessment.

• Business

Bearden, William O., Richard G. Netemeyer, and Mary E. Mobley. Handbook of Marketing Scales: Multi-item Measures for Marketing and Consumer Behavior Research (HF 5415.3 B323 1993)

This is a compilation of multi-items, self-report measures used in marketing and consumer behavior research. Measures are included for: individual traits, opinion leadership, self-monitoring, innovativeness, discontent, alienation, assertiveness, aggressiveness, values, consumption values, materialism, involvement, information processing, ad emotions, ad content, attitudes about business ethics, attitudes about business practices, and sales job satisfaction.

In addition to copies of scales, the editors provide a description, details about development and samples, validity score information, and sources and references.

List of Measures





Berk, Ronald A. Performance Assessment: Methods and Applications (HF 5549.5 R3 P475 1986)

Evaluates what has been done in performance assessment of students and employees. Specific advantages and disadvantages of using different assessment approaches are outlined. The introduction covers technical and legal standards in this area. Chapters deal with types of measures (e.g., behavior-based rating scales), provide an overview, pros and cons, specific examples of instruments including sample items, brief reviews, and a bibliography. Summary essays on areas of assessment such as student evaluation, job evaluation, teacher evaluation, and listening and speaking skills are included.





Bowditch, James L. and Anthony F. Buono. Quality of Work Life Assessment: A Survey-Based Approach (HF 5549.5 A83 B68 1982)

A reference guide to survey-based organization development.





Bruner, Gordon C. and Paul J. Hensel. Marketing Scales Handbook: A Compilation of Multi-Item Measures (HF 5415.3 B785 1992)

This 3 volume set contains multi-item scales used in consumer behavior and marketing research used 1980 through 1997. Volume I covers 588 consumer behavior scales. Volume II covers 423 scales in consumer behavior, advertising, organization, and sales force. Volume III covers 587 scales related to consumer behaviors, advertising, and organizational and salesforce.

For each measure the editors provide a description, the origin, samples, reliability and validity information, administration information, major findings, and references.

List of Measures Vol. I
List of Measures Vol. II
List of Measures Vol. III





Fields, Dail L. Taking the Measure of Work: A Guide to Validated Scales for Organization Research and Diagnosis (ref HM 786 F54 2002)

This is a "guide to measures that operationalize, describe, or assess employee perceptions about and affective responses to the experience of their work within an organization." The instruments are limited to measures with closed-ended responses, published in research literature 1990-1999, which have demonstrated validity and reliability. Areas covered are: job satisfaction, organizational commitment, job characteristics, job stress, job roles, organizational justice, work-family conflict, person-organization fit, work behaviors, and work values.

Each topic begins with a description of the construct and associated measures. For each measure a description, information on reliability and validity, sample items, and a source are provided.

The book contains a name index and a subject index.





Phillips, Jack J. Handbook of Training Evaluation and Measurement Methods (HF 5549.5 T7 P43 1983)

Chapter 5, "Instrument Design," deals with methods and pros and cons of questionnaires, attitude surveys, tests, interviews, observations, and performance records.





Price, James L. and Charles W. Mueller. Handbook of Organizational Measurement (2nd edition) (HM 131 P728 1986)

The authors deal with measurement in organizations in 30 thematic chapters on concepts such as workload, effectiveness, motivation, etc. Chapters are divided into three parts: definition, general measurement discussion, and one or more empirical measures which illustrate measurement of the concept. Instruments were selected for quality and information provided should be sufficient to allow replication of the measurement. Computational procedures, reliability and validity data, and an evaluation are provided for each instrument. The volume includes a name and subject index.





Spunt, Trevor M. Guide to Customer Surveys: Sample Questionnaires and Detailed Guidelines for Creating Effective Surveys (HF 5415.335 S64 1999)

This book is designed to help customer service departments develop effective customer satisfaction questionnaires. Examples of instruments measuring phone service, order placement and receipt, overall satisfaction with corporations are provided. More than 30 instruments are given in full.




• Children



Feindler, Eva L., Jill H. Rathus, and Laura Beth Silver. Assessment of Family Violence: A Handbook for Researchers and Practioners. (HV 6626 F45 2003)

This book focuses on assessment of violence and the family, in particular children, parents and families. (A companion volume, Assessment of Partner Violence, covers measures related to partner violence.) Part I gives a broad overview of the assessment of family violence. Part II contains instruments related to the assessment of children. Part III covers assessment of parents and caregivers. Part IV pertains to the assessment of families. The book reviews 144 measures. The following information is provided for each instrument: title and author, description of the assessment method, target population, equipment needed, format, administration and scoring, psychometric evaluation, advantages and limitations, primary reference scale availability, related references, and "general comments and recommendations for practitioners and researchers." The book contains an author and a subject index.





Goodwin, William L. and Laura A. Driscoll. Handbook for Measurement and Evaluation in Early Childhood Education: Issues, Measures, and Methods (LB 1115 G635)

Contains 7 chapters on measurement in early childhood education. Chapters 5-8 examine early childhood education measures in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. Appendix contains a bibliography of source books describing early childhood measures.





Ilg, Frances L. and Louis Bates Ames. School Readiness: Behavior Tests Used at the Gesell Institute (LB 1132 G4 1965)

Details behavioral tests used at the Gesell Institute. Developmental examinations and tests given at ages 5 through 10 are outlined.





Johnson, H. Wayne. Preschool Test Descriptions: Test Matrix and Correlated Test Descriptors (ref LB 1132 J63)

Compilation of preschool test information secured over a 3-year period. There are 2 parts: a collection of test descriptions and a test matrix selection guide. Each test description sheet contains: identifying information, administration data, target population description, interpretation, and reliability/validity/norming information.





Johnson, Orval G. Tests and Measurements in Child Development: Handbooks I and II (ref BF 722 J64 and ref BF 722 J645)

Handbook I. Noncritical descriptions of 300 unpublished measures of child behavior from birth to 12 years. Descriptions include: author, age of target population, variable measures, source of measure, brief summary with bibliography. This volume purports to cover the literature through 1965. (Handbook II covers 1966-1974.) Contains an index of authors or measures, a measure index, a measure subject index, and a general index.

Handbook II. Noncritical descriptions of over 900 unpublished measures (1966-1974) of child behavior from birth to age 18 are included, with information provided as to administration, norms, validity and reliability, target population, and bibliographic citations. Contains an index of authors of measures and subject indexes.





Kaufman, Alan S. and Nadeen L. Kaufman. Clinical Evaluation of Young Children with the McCarthy Scales (LC 4704 K38)

This book provides clinical interpretations of the McCarthy test, a measure of the mental and motor abilities of children ages 2 1/2 to 8 1/2.





Martin, Roy P. Assessment of Personality and Behavior Problems (RJ 7 P47 M37 1988)

Chapters 5 & 6 discuss instruments and procedures to assess social-emotional behavior of infants and preschoolers. Chapters 8-10 discuss rating scales, self-report measures, and projective techniques for children and adolescents. Appendixes list instruments for assessment of infants and toddlers, instruments for the assessment of preschool children, rating scales for the assessment of children and adolescents, and self-report measures and associative measurement devises used with elementary school children.





Naar-King, Sylvie, Deborah A. Ellis, and Maureen A. Frey. Assessing Children's Well-Being: A Handbook of Measures (RJ 50 A 835 2004)

Assessment of children's functioning across multiple domains. 20 instruments in full.

This volume is a reference for screening instruments for pediatrics. Areas covered include: health status and quality of life; adherence; pain management; child behavior; child development; child coping; cognitions, attributions, and attitudes; environment; and consumer satisfaction. There is an introductory chapter which provides an overview and reviews constructs. Then the significant instruments in that area are reviewed. Information is provided on the source, availability, purpose, reliability and validity, standardization and norms, a description, developers comments, and a summary of strengths and limitations. The book reviews 72 measures.

There are complete versions of 20 measures in the appendix.





Southworth, Lois E., et al. Screening and Evaluating the Young Child: A Handbook of Instruments to Use from Infancy to Six Years (LB 1132 S68)

163 commercial and noncommercial instruments are reviewed. Source, purpose, age range, appropriate administrator, and brief description are included.





Walker, Deborah Klein. Socioemotional Measures for Preschool and Kindergarten Children: A Handbook (LB 1115 W22)

143 measures for children aged 3 to 6 compiled from journals 1956-1972 and standard reference sources. Part II provides a comprehensive description of each of these measures including source, references, administration details, item content examples, norms, and validity and reliability information.



• Communication




Manusov, Valerie. The Sourcebook of Nonverbal Measures: Going Beyond Words (P 99.5 S58 2005)

This volume seeks to cover methods of measuring nonverbal communication in multiple disciplines.qualitative as well as quantitative measures are provided. Self-report, observer assessments, rating, and coding measurement schemes are included. In some cases an instrument is reviewed and a bibliography is provided. For other measures, the instrument and scoring information are provided. Reliability and validity data is provided for some measures. The book contains and author and a subject index but no index of measures.





Rubin, Rebecca, Philip Palmgreen, and Howard E. Sypher (eds.). Communication Research Measures: A Sourcebook (ref P 91.3 C62 1994)

This volume contains "profiles" for 62 measures "commonly used in communication research." Each profile contains a description, reliability and validity information, references, and the location of the scale. The full-text of the scale is also provided.

Measures are arranged in alphabetical order and include instruments such as "Affective Learning," "News Credibility," "Quality Marriage Index," "Television Affinity Scale," and "Verbal Aggressiveness Scale."



• Counseling and Psychotherapy



Adams, Henry E. and Patricia B. Sutker. Comprehensive Handbook of Psychotherapy (ref RC 454 C636 1986)

Chapter 2 "Methodological Problems in Clinical Diagnosis" deals with significant issues for the clinician such as clinical vs. statistical significance and scale and test validation problems in the clinical diagnostic setting.





American Psychiatric Association. Handbook of Psychiatric Measures (ref RC 473 P78 A46 2000)

This book covers measures important to clinicians in mental health and primary care settings. Over 200 measures are reviewed in the areas such as Quality of Life, Stress and Life Events, Family and Relational Issues, Suicide Risk Measures, Substance Use Directory, measures for child and adolescent diagnosis and screening, anxiety, psychosis, sexual disorders, eating disorders, sleep disorders, personality disorders, etc. Fulltext of 108 measures are also available on the CD-Rom which comes with the book.

Criteria for selection include: availability in English, suitability for administration in an office setting, and availability of peer-reviewed information on the psychometric properties of the measures. Inclusion of the measure does not indicate endorsement by the APA. The book includes a title index and a measure abbreviation index. The goals, psychometric properties, and clinical utility of each measure is described. A bibliography is included.

List of Measures





Cautela, Joseph R. Behavior Analysis Forms for Clinical Intervention (BF 176 C38)

Self-report forms and questionnaires for clients and behavior therapists developed by the author. Forms are primarily of value for therapists and cover topics such as social anxiety, drugs and alcohol, couple interaction, etc.





Christiansen, Harley D. Testing in Counseling: Uses and Misuses (BF 176 C48)

Chapters are devoted to evaluation, use, and misuse of the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), Strong Campbell Interest Inventory (SCII), Kuder Occupational Survey (KOIS), and the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI).





Clement, Paul W. Outcomes & Incomes: How to Evaluate, Improve, and Market Your Psychotherapy Practice by Measuring Outcomes. New York: Guilford Press, 1999. (RC 480.75 C54 1999)

Clement has produced over 50 outcome measures for children, adolescents, adults, and couples which cover aggressive behavior, anxiety, assertiveness, conduct disorder, eating disorders, family life satisfaction, loneliness, social support, substance use, intimacy, shyness, etc. Reliability and validity information are provided. Clement provides background on instruments and advice on when to use them. The reproducible forms in the book are provided on CD-Rom in Rich-text format, Microsoft Word 97, and Microsoft Word 5.0 for Macintosh.





Comrey, Andrew L., Thomas E. Backer, and Edward M. Glaser. A Sourcebook for Mental Health Measures (NTIS Microfiche PB 228 676) (ref micro MC 1636)

"Presents over 1,000 nonevaluative abstract descriptions of rating scales, questionnaires, tests, and other measuring instruments of possible utility in mental health related research. Each abstract is limited to aproximately 300 words and contains directions for obtaining further information and the instrument described. Most of the measures described are unpublished, available only through small publishers, or otherwise not well-known." Information provided includes: purpose, description (including type of instrument, number and type of items, sample item for each variable), administration and scoring of the instrument, reliability and validity data, major applications of the instrument to date, any available essential references on the instrument, availability information, and the author's address.





Corcoran, Kevin and Joel Fischer. Measures for Clinical Practice: A Sourcebook (3rd edition) (BF 176 C66 2000)

Corcoran and Fischer have developed a set of instruments to assist clinicians in evaluating their practices. Instruments were selected because they measure common problems, and are brief and easy to administer and score. Measures in Volume 1 are focused around children, families, and couples. The 2nd volume centers around problems of adults "outside the context of the family."

Copies of instruments are provided, background, purpose, description, norms, scoring reliability and validity information is provided along with a primary reference and availability information. The instruments are listed in alphabetical order by population. They are also cross-indexed by problem area.





Dana, Richard H. Handbook of Cross Cultural and Multicultural Personality Assessment (RC 473 P79 H36 2000)

This book presents a practical model for multicultural psychotherapy. Assessment techniques to support such a practice are detailed. The measurement of acculturation and racial identity are discussed. Multicultural use of the MMPI, the Rorschach, the Holtzman, and the Thematic Apperception Test are covered. There are also chapters on assessment with Hispanics, African Americans, American Indians, and Jewish populations.





Davis, Clive M., William L. Yarber, Robert Bauserman, George Schreer, and Sandra L. Davis (eds.) Handbook of Sexuality-Related Measures (ref HQ 60 H36 1998)

This 2nd edition contains information on over 200 instruments. Each measure is described and information about scoring and administration is given. Reliability and validity information and bibliographic references are given. Either the entire instrument or sample items are provided. Contact information for the author of the measure is also provided. Measures are grouped by category. There is a subject and author index for the instruments.

List of Measures





Davis, Clive M., William L. Yarber and Sandra L. Davis (eds.) Sexuality-Related Measures: A Compendium (ref HQ 60 S49 1988)

Contains information on 111 instruments developed to measure sexually-related traits, attitudes, and behaviors. Items usually include description, response mode and timing, scoring, reliability and validity information, references, and sample items. Addresses for instrument authors are provided.

List of Measures





Feindler, Eva L., Jill H. Rathus, and Laura Beth Silver. Assessment of Family Violence: A Handbook for Researchers and Practioners. (HV 6626 F45 2003)

This book focuses on assessment of violence and the family, in particular children, parents and families. (A companion volume, Assessment of Partner Violence, covers measures related to partner violence.) Part I gives a broad overview of the assessment of family violence. Part II contains instruments related to the assessment of children. Part III covers assessment of parents and caregivers. Part IV pertains to the assessment of families. The book reviews 144 measures. The following information is provided for each instrument: title and author, description of the assessment method, target population, equipment needed, format, administration and scoring, psychometric evaluation, advantages and limitations, primary reference scale availability, related references, and "general comments and recommendations for practitioners and researchers." The book contains an author and a subject index.





Filsinger, Erik E. and Robert A. Lewis. Assessing Marriage: New Behavioral Approaches (HQ 734 A76)

Interdisciplinary overview of research documents in marital behavioral assessment sponsored by the National Council of Family Relations. The second section of the book contains chapters outlining different techniques for collecting observational data on marital interaction such as the Couples Interaction Scoring System (CISS), Home Observation Assessment Method (HOAM), Dyadic Interaction Scoring Code (DISC), etc.





Fredman, Norman and Robert Sherman. Handbook of Measurements for Marriage and Family Therapy (RC 488.5 F73 1987)

This handbook covers 4 observational techniques and 31 of the more widely used paper-and-pencil instruments that have been published since 1975. The marital and family implications of 11 very popular clinical tests and inventories are also discussed. Chapters 4 through 7 contain a compendium of measuring instruments. (Copies of instruments are included if permission has been granted.) Title, author, description, sample data, reliability, validity, administrative instructions, source, and discussion of use are provided for each instrument in the above 4 chapters. There is no index.





Gottman, John M. Marriage Clinic: A Scientifically-Based Marital Therapy (RC 488.5 G68 1999)

Appendices A & D of this book contain 83 pages of assessment instruments, questionnaires and scales. None have been normed or tested for validity and reliability. The instruments focus on facilitating successful marital relationships. There are scales for marital violence, marital satisfaction, marital style, an "Areas of Disagreement Scale," and scales to map areas of disagreement and styles of conflict.





Grotevant, Harold D. and Cindy I. Carlson. Family Assessment: A Guide to Methods and Measures (HQ 518 G75 1989)

Covers 70 instruments which deal with whole-family functioning or the functioning of multiple family relationships. Part 1 of the book reviews the literature and compares and discusses the various types of measures. Part 2 contains abstracts of the measures and indexes the abstracts by: type, title, author, and variables. Abstracts provide source, availability, brief description, manual information, unit of study, scales and dimensions, standardization and norms, administrative procedures, and references. Evaluation is provided for: administrative procedures, physical description, constructs measured, and clinical and research utility.





Hersen, Michel and Alan S. Bellack (eds.). Dictionary of Behavioral Assessment Techniques (ref BF 176.5 D53 1988)

Designed to be a quick reference guide for researchers and clinicians. Covers assessment devices used for problems and disorders of children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations. Instruments include behavioral observations, self-reports, rating scales, physiological assessment, biochemical assessment, biological assessment, structured interviews, analogue tests, etc.

Definitions include: description, purpose, development, psychometricl characteristics, clinical use, future directions, and preferences. The Users' Guide provides an index by subject (e.g., anxiety, depression) which directs one to the proper instrument(s) and provides a description of instrument modality (e.g., self-reports, behavioral observation, or interview). Sources for instruments are provided in an introductory section.





Hudson, W.W. The Clinical Measurement Package: A Field Manual (RC 469 H83 1982)

Presents and describes 9 short-form scales which were designed for repeated use with a client to monitor and evaluate progress in therapy. Depression, self-esteem, marital discord, sexual discord, parent-child relationships, intrafamilial stress, and peer relationships. Administration and scoring information, and reliability and validity data are provided.





Jordan, Karin (ed.). Handbook of Couple and Family Assessment (RC 488.53 H36 2003)

This is a book for family counselors. Assessment topics covered include couples, adolescents, older adults, infidelity, parenting capability, partner violence, child sexual abuse, drug and alcohol problems, multiple family group intervention, and instruments which are sensitive to multicultural family issues. The chapter on assessment of drug and alcohol problems contain the fulltext of 3 instruments. All chapters contain bibliographic and the book is indexed.





Kiernan, Chris C., and Malcolm Jones. Behaviour Assessment Battery (BF 176 K53)

13 criterion-referenced tests designed for use with profoundly handicapped persons are reproduced in their entirety. Types of tests include auditory, perceptual problem-solving, self-help skills, cognitive behavior, and emotional aspects of behavior. Sample test items included.





L'Abate, Luciano and Dennis A. Bagarozzi. Sourcebook of Marriage and Family Evaluation (RC 488.53 L33 1993)

This book reviews and critically evaluates instruments and tests used in the evaluation of families and couples. Topics covered include: family case history, marital interactions, sexual functioning, marital quality, and family functioning. The book includes a name index and a subject index.





Lopez, Shane J. and C.R. Snyder (eds.). Positive Psychological Assessment: A Handbook of Models and Measures (BF 176 P67 2003)

This book focuses on measures of positive human qualities. There are sections on optimism, hope, career self-efficacy, problem solving, locus of control, creativity, "wisdom-related performance," courage, positive emotions, self-esteem, romantic love, emotional intelligence, empathy, adult attachment security, forgiveness, sense of humor, gratitude, religious constructs, "moral judgement maturity," vocational psychology assessment, positive coping, "adult subjective well being," quality of life, and environmental assessment and optimal human functioning. Each section contains a description of the construct, reviews of the major instruments, and a bibliography. In some cases sample test items or complete instruments are in the text. The book contains a subject index and an author index.





Lyerly, Samual B. Handbook of Psychiatric Rating Scales (2nd edition) (Docs HE 20.8108 P95)

Presents descriptions of rating scales used in psychiatric settings and provides summaries of available important information. Scale reports include title, acronym, original source, reliability and validity information, brief description and related references.





Manusov, Valerie. The Sourcebook of Nonverbal Measures: Going Beyond Words (P 99.5 S58 2005)

This volume seeks to cover methods of measuring nonverbal communication in multiple disciplines.qualitative as well as quantitative measures are provided. Self-report, observer assessments, rating, and coding measurement schemes are included. In some cases an instrument is reviewed and a bibliography is provided. For other measures, the instrument and scoring information are provided. Reliability and validity data is provided for some measures. The book contains and author and a subject index but no index of measures.





Marsella, Anthony J., Robert M.A. Hirschfeld and Martin M. Katz (eds.). The Measurement of Depression (RC 537 M43 1987)

Covers all aspects of depression: clinical measurement, biological measurement, behavioral and psychological measurement, and psychosocial measurement. Each of the 13 chapters was prepared by acknowledged research leaders in the field. Each chapter contains an extensive bibliography. There is a subject and test name index.





Rathus, Jill H., and Eva L. Feindler. Assessment of Partner Violence: A Handbook for Researchers and Practitioners. (RC 560 S44 R38 2004)

This volume covers measures of intimate partner violence. Part I provides a general overview of assessment issues in this area. Part II covers specific instruments for assessment of this type of violence; 71 measures are analyzed. The following information is provided for each instrument: title and author, assessment category, description of assessment method, target population, equipment needed, format, administration and scoring background, psychometric evaluation, advantages, limitations, primary scale reference, scale availability, related references, and "general comments and recommendations for researchers and practioners." The scales are grouped into types: interview measures, self-report measures, and analogue methods and behavioral coding devices. The book contains an author index and a subject index.





Schutte, Nicola S., and John M. Malouff. Sourcebook of Adult Assessment Strategies. New York: Plenum Press, 1995 (RC 473 P78 S38 1995)

Presents 65 scales which measure adult functioning in the areas of substance abuse, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, sexual disorders, eating disorders, sleep disorders, somatoform disorders, dissociative disorders, impulse control disorders, relationship problems, and measures of global functioning. Full text of the measures is provided along with a critical review, reliability and validity information, and references.





Shiavi, Raul C. (ed.) The Assessment of Sexual and Marital Function (BF 692 A85)

A special issue of the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy. Articles contain detailed analysis of the Dyadic Adjustment Scale, the Sex Knowledge and Attitude Test, the Derogatis Sexual Functioning Inventory, the Locke-Wallace Marriage Inventory, and the Sexual Interaction Inventory. Also contains a review of 51 scales designed to measure one or more aspects of human sexual activity and marital interaction. Information on availability, reliability, validity, sample items, and references to the literature is provided. Pages 221-224 contain a summary of scale characteristics.





Straus, Murray A. and Bruce W. Brown. Family Assessment Techniques: Abstracts of Published Instruments, 1935-1974 (revised edition) (HQ 728 S86 1978)

813 instruments drawn primarily from journals are described noncritically. Entries include authors and test names, a description of variables measured, a test description, a sample item, length, availability, and references. Material is subject grouped under topics such as husband/wife relationship, parent/child and sibling relationships. An author, test title, and subject index is provided.

This book references the National Auxiliary Publications Service (NAPS) of the American Society for Information Science and the American Documentation Institute (c/o Library of Congress) as souces for some test instruments.

In contrast to the 1st edition of this work, no information on sample size, reliability and validity are provided.





Straus, Murray A. Family Measurement Techniques: Abstracts of Published Instruments, 1935-1965. (HQ 728 S86)

Covers the sociological and psychological literature from 1935-1965. 319 techniques employed to measure family behavior are documented. Authors, test name, variables measured, test description, sample item, validity and reliability information, norms, availability information, and references are provided. Instruments are indexed by title, author, and subject.





Straus, Murray A. "Measuring Families" In Christensen, Harold T. (ed.). Handbook of Marriage and the Family (HQ 728 C478)

Encyclopedic coverage of measurement in relation to families. Strengths and weaknesses of various techniques are discussed. Extensive bibliography.





Touliatos, John, Barry F. Perlmutter, and Murray A. Strauss. Handbook of Family Measurement Techniques (HG 728 H267 2001)

This 3-volume set reviews 1,343 measurement instruments used with famlies. Volume 1 covers 976 instruments dating from 1929-1986. Volume 2 covers 367 instruments 1987-1996. Volume 3 contains fulltext and scoring instructions for 168 of the 367 instruments reviewed in Volume 2. Abstracts include a description, sample items, references, availability, and email address for the author.





Vincent, Ken R. The Full Battery Codebook: A Handbook of Psychological Test Interpretation for Clinical, Counseling, Rehabilitation, and School Psychology (BF 176 V56 1987)

Provides the practicing psychologist decisions rules and interpretive statements for tests of intelligence, academic achievement, neuropsychological functions, stressful life events, adaptive behavior, personality, and vocational preference. The user may integrate results from WRAT-R, MMPI, Weschler scales, Rorschach, Bender, and others to produce a complete and integrated report with the use of word processor text files.





Walker, C. Eugene and Michael C. Roberts (eds.). Handbook of Clinical Child Psychology (ref RJ 503.3 H36 1983)

Included in the chapter "Objective and Projective Testing of Children" is a bibliographic essay on the use of the Rorschach Test, Children's Apperception Test, the Symonds Picture-Story Test, Michigan Picture Test, Make a Picture Story Test (MAPS), Rosenzweig Picture-Frustration Study, and the MMPI.





Weiner, Irving B. (ed.). Clinical Methods in Psychology (2nd ed.) (RC 467 C577 1983)

The first 6 chapters of this book cover the assessment interview, Rorschach, clinical evaluation of intellectual function, personality inventories, behavioral assessment, and neuropsychological assessment. A general field overview, specific test reviews, and extensive references are provided in each chapter.




• Education



Borich, Gary O. and Susan K. Madden. Evaluating Classroom Instruction: A Sourcebook of Instruments (LB 2823 B67)

Reviews 180 published and unpublished instruments: scales, questionnaires, tests, checklists, and observational coding systems. Measures are grouped according to focus, i.e., teacher, pupil, or classroom. Reviews include major references, norms, reliability and validity information, sample items, and evaluative comments. Includes an index of instruments and an index of test authors.





Bringle, Robert G., Mindy A. Phillips, and Michael Hudson. Measure of Service Learning: Research Scales to Assess Student Experiences (ref LC 220.5 B75 2004)

This is a compilation of scales to measure the central constructs in service learning. The book contains information on 41 research scales on the topics of: motives and values, moral development, self and self-concept, student development, attitudes, and critical thinking. For each scale a description is provided, reliability and validity data is given, and instructions for administration and comments are available. References are also provided.

The full-text of many of the instruments is available. If the scale is commercially published, the address of the publisher is provided.





Cohen, Louis. Educational Research in Classroom and Schools: A Manual of Materials and Methods (LB 1028 E315)

More than 100 measurement devices are described. Instruments are arranged under broad topics such as self-concept, creativity, pupil-teacher, and pupil-pupil interactions. Full tests or reference to full test, scoring, comments, examples of use and references are provided.





CSE Elementary School Test Evaluations (LB 3051 C3 1976)

This source includes 800 published tests for grades 1-6 which have been rated according to 36 evaluative criteria and are keyed to educational objectives of the elementary school classroom. Tests are listed by grade. Index B contains an index of tests.





Directory of Selected National Testing Programs (ref LB 3051 D56 1987)

This Educational Testing Service publication provides information about a variety of testing programs which are conducted mainly for selection and admissions, academic credit, or certification and licensing. Entries contain name, program sponsor, purpose, description, fees, test dates, registration deadline, and contact agency. There are indexes by testing program, program sponsor, and subject.





Grommon, Alfred H., et.al. (ed.). Reviews of Selected Published Tests in English (PE 68 U5 N2 1976)

Part 2 offers brief descriptive reviews of 58 standardized tests (language, writing, literature, but not reading skills) which include a description, availability, and an evaluation. There is an index of tests reviewed.





Lester, Paula and Lloyd K. Bishop. Handbook of Tests and Measurement in Education and the Social Sciences (2nd edition) (ref LB 3051 L4543 2000)

This book contains the fulltext of over 120 instruments. The measures are arranged under 36 topics: alienation, anxiety/frustration, change/innovation, climate, communication, conflict/conflict management, culture, decision making/problem solving, dogmatism, ethics, honesty/trust, interpersonal relations, job committment, job involvement, job satisfaction, leadership/leader style/behavior, locus of control, monitoring, morale, motivation/money, needs/need deficiency, organization assessment/effectiveness, organizational structure, politics, power/authority/control, professional performance/autonomy, role/role conflict/ambiguity, self-actualization, self-concept, self efficacy, self esteem, sex roles/gender identification, supervisory/managerial behavior, stress/burnout, teacher attitudes/beliefs, total quality management. The handbook excludes instruments which focus exclusively on personality or psychology. There are author and instrument title indexes provided. A section in the back of the book provides publisher addresses for the instruments available through commercial publishers.

Entries for each instrument provide primary reference for the instrument, describes the purpose and strengths and weaknesses of the instrument, gives scoring information, reliability, validity, sample and normative data for the instrument, and provide references to other works which describe the development and use of the instrument.





Manusov, Valerie. The Sourcebook of Nonverbal Measures: Going Beyond Words (P 99.5 S58 2005)

This volume seeks to cover methods of measuring nonverbal communication in multiple disciplines.qualitative as well as quantitative measures are provided. Self-report, observer assessments, rating, and coding measurement schemes are included. In some cases an instrument is reviewed and a bibliography is provided. For other measures, the instrument and scoring information are provided. Reliability and validity data is provided for some measures. The book contains and author and a subject index but no index of measures.





Oral Language Tests for Bilingual Students: An Evaluation of Language Dominance and Proficiency Instruments (Periodical microfilm area ERIC mf ED 129 099)

Addresses the problem of adequate evaluation processes for testing language dominance and proficiency in bilingual education. Describes 16 commercially available tests, 6 tests undergoing development in testing and 2 tests used for experimental purposes. An appendix lists tests development efforts in Chamorro, Cherokee, Crow, French, Marshallese, Miccosukee, Navaho, Papago, Samoan, and Yup'ik. Descriptions include name, publisher, oral language domain coverage, description, age/grade level, administration and scoring information, validity and reliability, field tryouts, and costs. Pages 124-127 provide a rating matrix for all tests.





Parks, Beverly J., et. al. Sourcebook of measures of women's educational equity (LC 1481 S68 1982)

Gives detailed descriptions of 198 instruments in part II. A title, author, date of publication, measurement variables, target populations, instrument type, instrument format, administration information, scoring information, a description, availability information, references to the instrument, and cross-references to related research are provided for each of the 198 instruments. Part III is an annotated bibliography of other measures. Part IV consists of a glossary, an instrument matrix, and indexes to the instrument descriptions by title, author, subject, and target population.





Samuda, Ronald J. Psychological Testing of American Minorities: Issues and Consequences (2nd edition) (BF 431 S246 1998)

The appendix of this book is an annotated list of instruments which advertise themselves as appropriate for minorities (blacks, Puerto Ricans, Mexican-Americans, Native Americans, Appalachian poor) or the educational disadvantaged. Constructs measured are: achievement and aptitude, sensory motor, and neurological.

Over 130 tests are briefly described. The address of the test vendor is given as well as grade range, number of questions, and testing time.





Simon, A. and E.G. Boyer. Mirrors for Behavior II: An Anthology of Observation Instruments (LB 1131.5 S552)

Provides 79 observational systems drawn from fields such as education, group dynamics, psychotherapy, medicine, industry, and anthropology.





Swanson, H. Lee and Billy L. Watson. Educational and Psychological Assessment of Exceptional Children: Theories, Strategies, and Applications (LC 3969 S94)

Chapters are devoted to standardized instruments to assess intelligence, language assessment, perceptual/motor assessment, academic achievement and diagnoses, behavior, affective competence, and vocational assessment.

Appendix C contains 6 informal, nonstandardized tests which may be helpful in assessing children's educational needs.





Taylor, Ronald L. Assessment of Exceptional Students: Educational and Psychological Procedures (LB 1131 T274 1984)

Descriptions, relevant research, and suggested usage are provided for achievement tests, diagnostic academic tests, intelligence tests, adaptive behavior tests, perceptual-motor tests, language tests, tests for emotional and behavioral problems, academic-skills assessment, and developmental skill assessment.

Appendix A contains a list of cognitive measures for special populations, and Appendix B lists 7 new assessment instruments. Subject and test indexes are included.




• Gerontology



Mangen, David J. and Warren A. Peterson (eds.). Research Instruments in Social Gerontology (3 volumes) (HQ 1061 R44 1982)

A series designed to assess the instruments used in the field of aging. Volume 1 covers clinical and social psychology; Volume 2 social roles and social participation; and Volume 3 health, program evaluation, and demography. Over 400 measures are reviewed in 3 volumes.

Chapters are divided into 3 parts: narrative review of research domain, abstracts of measurement instruments, and full text of some instruments.

Each volume contains an index of subjects and an index of names.

• Health/Medicine

  Karoly, Paul. Measurement Strategies in Health Psychology (R 726.5 M38 1985)

  Part II describes bio-psychosocial assessment procedures. Part III is devoted to a presentation of methods with specialized functions. Author and Subject indexes.

  Krug, Samuel E. Psychological Assessment in Medicine (R 726.5 P78)

  Documents the 16 PF, the IPAT Anxiety Scale, the Clinical Analysis Questionnaire, and the IPAT Depression Scale for medical doctors. Personality-somatic interactions and personality factors in assessing medical risks and in preventive medicine are some of the topics considered.

  Lesak, Muriel Deutsch. Neuropsychological Assessment (3rd edition) (RC 386.6 N48 L49 1995)

  The last 12 chapters of this book contain reviews of neuropsychological assessment instruments. Topics covered include perception, orientation and attention, memory, verbal functioning, batteries for assessment of brain damage, etc. A brief description of the measure, administration information, and reliability and validity are given. There is an index of tests and a list of test publishers.

  McDowell, Ian. Measuring Health: A Guide to Rating Scales and Questionnaires (2nd edition) (RA 408.5 M38 1996)

  The intent of this book is to describe the leading health measurement methods covering topics such as pain, physical disability, quality of life, and "emotional and social well-being." Over 90 instruments are covered. A description, reliability and validity information, a commentary, and a list of references is provided for the scales. Copies of the instruments are included.

  McDowell, Ian and Claire Newell. Measuring Health: A Guide to Rating Scales and Questionnaires (RA 408.5 38 1987)

  Reviews selected measurement instruments concerning functional disability, emotional well-being, social health, quality of life, and pain. Each chapter begins with a table comparing indices on a subject then instruments are described as to purpose, reliability and validity, and references and availability information is provided. Most questionnaires or scales are reproduced in full. Includes a glossary of technical terms and a general index.

  Redman, Barbara K. Measurement Tools in Patient Education (R 727.4 M4 1998)

  The author collected 50 measurement instruments from medical literature covering everything from "Child Attitude Toward Illness" to "Self-Efficacy for Battered Women." Instrument reviews include a description, administration and scoring guidelines, reliability and validity information, a critique, and references. Copies of the instrument are included. There is an appendix which summarized characteristics of the tools.

  Salek, Sam. Compendium of Quality of Life Instruments (ref RA 407 C65 1998)

  This five-volume set contains over 150 measurement instruments. Topics covered include: general quality of life, anxiety and depression, arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, dementia, gastrointestinal diseases, HIV/AIDS, hospice and pallative care, neurological diseases, psychosocial and mental disorders, rehabilitation, renal diseases, respiratory diseases, and economic quality of life instruments. Some instruments include foreign language versions. There are also instruments for specific groups such as children, caregivers, women, and elderly. The following information is provided for instruments: copyright information, administration information, reliability and validity data, a detailed review, and a bibliography.

  Volume five contains an index by instrument title, author, and subject. There is an associated CD-Rom (ref RA 407 C65 1998 Disc 1) which contains PDF versions of the instruments. These tests may be accessed on the Reference CD-Rom station at Table B.

  Spreen, Otfried and Esther Strauss. A Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests: Administration, Norms and Commentary (2nd edition) (RC 386.6 N48 S67 1998)

  This book provides a detailed review of published and unpublished tests commonly used in clinical neuropsychology. The purpose, source, description, administration and scoring, commentary, and normative data are provided. Sample score sheets and descriptions of the test material are provided for unpublished tests. Topics covered include cognition, achievement, executive function, memory, attention, language, visual, tactile, auditory, motor, etc. There is a name index and a test and subject index.

  Stamm, B. Hudnall (ed.). Measurement of Stress, Trauma and Adaptation (RC 552 P67 M35 1996)

  This volume provides reviews of over 200 instruments which measure stress, trauma and adaptation. The fulltext of many instruments is available and in some cases the authors have granted permission to freely copy for noncommercial uses. Title, population, cost, copyright status, languages, construct measured, type of measure, theoretical orientation, time estimate, equipment needed, psychometric maturity, psychometric properties, "particular sensitivity," estimate of number of in-process studies, unpublished references, published references, general comments, keywords, author, and measure contact name are provided for each instrument. There are tables for copyright status, types of data, instrument topic, stressor applications, particular sensitivities, intended population, language, and equipment needed.

  Watson, Jean. Assessing and Measuring Caring in Nursing and Health Science (RT 42 W38 2002)

  A compendium of 21 "Caring Instruments" reported in nursing research literature 1984-2001. Information is provided on the development, origin, and use of measures. Reliability and validity information are provided, as are citations to studies using the instruments.

• Music

  Boyle, J. David and Rudulf E. Radocy. Measurement and Evaluation of Musical Experiences (ML 3838 B697 1987)

  Comprehensive sourcebook devoted to concerns related to the measurement and evaluation of musical behaviors. Chapters 6 through 9 examine issues, techniques, and representative tests for measuring aptitude and ability, music achievement, music performance, and attitudes and other affective responses to music.

  George, Warren E. "Measurement and Evaluation of Musical Behaviors" In Hodges, Donald A. (ed.). Handbook of Music Psychology. pp. 291-392 (ML 3830 H25)

  Provides reviews of virtually all published music tests, including those presently available and many no longer available. Extensive bibliography on each test.

  Lehman, Paul R. Tests and Measurements in Music (ML 3838 L43)

  Describes 11 tests of musical aptitude providing reliability, validity, and interpretation information. Tests of musical achievement and tests of performance and appreciation are also described. Sources for tests are given, and the appendix contains a list of out-of-print music tests. Good bibliography.

• Physical Education

  Barrow, Harold M. and Rosemary McGee. A Practical Approach to Measurement in Physical Education (2nd edition) (GV 436 B3 1971)

  This source provides descriptive information on tests of fitness and endurance, tests of motor ability and achievement, tests of specific sport skills for team and individual sports, psychomotor tests, and sociopsychological measures. Sample items (or the entire instrument), scoring instructions, references, and an evaluation are provided.

  Collins, D. Ray and Patrick B. Hodges. A Comprehensive Guide to Sports Skills Tests and Measurement (GV 436 C58)

  Tests and batteries are provided for 28 team and individual sports. Test information provides directions for administering, equipment needed, and scoring instructions as well as validity and reliability information.

  Borg, Gunnar. Borg's Perceived Exertion and Pain Scales (QP 321 B69 1998)

  This is a manual for Borg's RPE scale and Borg's CIO scale. Copies of the scale are included in an appendix. Detailed instructions for administration are provided in chapter 7.

  Johnson, Barry L. and Jack K. Nelson. Practical Measurements for Evaluation in Physical Education (3rd edition) (GV 436.5 J63 1979)

  Contains information on various motor performance and physical fitness measures. Directions, purpose, sports specificity, equipment needs, reliability and validity information is provided.

  Kirkendall, Don R., Joseph J. Gruber and Robert E. Johnson. Measurement and Evaluation for Physical Educators (2nd edition) (GV 436 K54 1987)

  Provides information on motor and physical fitness tests and specific sport-skills tests. Directions for each test are provided. Chapter 10 contains the full text of several affective instruments related to sports activities.

• Psychology

  Bearden, William O., Richard G. Netemeyer, and Mary E. Mobley. Handbook of Marketing Scales: Multi-item Measures for Marketing and Consumer Behavior Research (HF 5415.3 B323 1993)

  This is a compilation of multi-items, self-report measures used in marketing and consumer behavior research. Measures are included for: individual traits, opinion leadership, self-monitoring, innovativeness, discontent, alienation, assertiveness, aggressiveness, values, consumption values, materialism, involvement, information processing, ad emotions, ad content, attitudes about business ethics, attitudes about business practices, and sales job satisfaction.

  In addition to copies of scales, the editors provide a description, details about development and samples, validity score information, and sources and references.

  List of Measures

  Bringle, Robert G., Mindy A. Phillips, and Michael Hudson. Measure of Service Learning: Research Scales to Assess Student Experiences (ref LC 220.5 B75 2004)

  This is a compilation of scales to measure the central constructs in service learning. The book contains information on 41 research scales on the topics of: motives and values, moral development, self and self-concept, student development, attitudes, and critical thinking. For each scale a description is provided, reliability and validity data is given, and instructions for administration and comments are available. References are also provided.

  The full-text of many of the instruments is available. If the scale is commercially published, the address of the publisher is provided.

  Bruner, Gordon C. and Paul J. Hensel. Marketing Scales Handbook: A Compilation of Multi-Item Measures (HF 5415.3 B785 1992)

  This 3 volume set contains multi-item scales used in consumer behavior and marketing research used 1980 through 1997. Volume I covers 588 consumer behavior scales. Volume II covers 423 scales in consumer behavior, advertising, organization, and sales force. Volume III covers 587 scales related to consumer behaviors, advertising, and organizational and salesforce.

  For each measure the editors provide a description, the origin, samples, reliability and validity information, administration information, major findings, and references.

  List of Measures Vol. I
  List of Measures Vol. II
  List of Measures Vol. III

  Buros, Oscar K. (ed.). Personality Tests and Reviews I (ref BF 698.5 B87)

  Cumulates the personality tests and reviews from the first six Mental Measurements Yearbooks.

  Buros, Oscar K. Personality Tests and Reviews II (ref BF 698.5 B87 1974)

  A bibliography of in-print personality tests as of early 1974. Reprints the personality section of the Seventh Mental Measurements Yearbook. Contains a scanning index for personality tests.

  Butcher, James N. (ed.). Computerized Psychological Assessment: A Practitioner's Guide (BF 176.2 C66 1987)

  Handbook on computerized psychological assessment which reviews the broad range of assessment techniques and assesses controversial issues. Appendix A lists computer-based interpretation services and test-scoring and interpretation software. Appendix B contains the American Psychological Association guideline for computer-based tests and interpretations.

  Cattell, Raymond B. and Ronald C. Johnson (eds.). Functional Psychological Testing: Principles and Instruments (BF 176 F86 1986)

  Rigorously scrutinizes all psychological tests and finds most lacking. Part II gives an account of particular tests and assessment methods for abilities, personalities, and affective states.

  Cattell, Raymond B., and Frank W. Warburton. Objective Personality and Motivation Tests: A Theoretical Introduction and Practical Compendium (BF 698.5 C3)

  Compendium of 412 instruments for assessing personality constructs. Cattel and Warburton have classified personality into 21 dimensions and relate all tests to these constructs. Two titles are given for each test: a psychologist's title and a subject title. Information is provided on age range, administration time, variant test forms, and type of test. The theoretical background, rationale and design, and a text extract are given. There are six indexes to access tests. However, no validity or reliability data are presented and no authorship or availability data is given. Interested individuals must presumably contact Cattell at the Institute for Personality and Ability Testing (IPAT).

  Chun, Ki-Taek, et al. Measures for Psychological Assessment: A Guide to 3,000 Original Sources and Their Applications (ref BF 698.5 C45)

  This massive bibliography detailing 3,000 noncommercial, informal, and ad hoc instruments consists of two major sections: 1) primary references from 26 journals published between 1960 and 1970 in which the test was first discussed; and 2) applications of the test identifying significant research in which the instrument was incorporated. Contains an author index and a descriptor (variable measured) index which refers to primary reference entry numbers. Entries under primary references refer to items in the applications section of the book.

  Eisenberg, Nancy and Janet Strayer (eds.). Empathy and Its Development (not yet cataloged?)

  Part IV contains articles on picture-story indices of empathy, self-report ratings of empathic emotion, somatic indices, physiological indices, and a critique of questionnaire methods used in assessment of children and adults.

  Feindler, Eva L., Jill H. Rathus, and Laura Beth Silver. Assessment of Family Violence: A Handbook for Researchers and Practioners. (HV 6626 F45 2003)

  This book focuses on assessment of violence and the family, in particular children, parents and families. (A companion volume, Assessment of Partner Violence, covers measures related to partner violence.) Part I gives a broad overview of the assessment of family violence. Part II contains instruments related to the assessment of children. Part III covers assessment of parents and caregivers. Part IV pertains to the assessment of families. The book reviews 144 measures. The following information is provided for each instrument: title and author, description of the assessment method, target population, equipment needed, format, administration and scoring, psychometric evaluation, advantages and limitations, primary reference scale availability, related references, and "general comments and recommendations for practitioners and researchers." The book contains an author and a subject index.

  Krug, Samuel E. Psychware Sourcebook (2nd edition) (ref BF 176.2 K78 1987)

  Identifies and describes computer-based products for assessing or modifying human behavior. Product listings are presented in both numeric order by product code and alphabetic order by title. Product number, name, supplier, category, applications, sale restrictions, pricing, and product description are provided. Categories are career/vocational; cognitive/ability; interest/attitudes; motivation; neuropsychological; personality; structural/interview; and utility. Five indexes are provided: product title, product category, product application, service, and supplier. References are to product number rather than page number. An appendix provides reproductions of samples for over half of the products in Psychware.

  Lesak, Muriel Deutsch. Neuropsychological Assessment (3rd edition) (RC 386.6 N48 L49 1995)

  The last 12 chapters of this book contain reviews of neuropsychological assessment instruments. Topics covered include perception, orientation and attention, memory, verbal functioning, batteries for assessment of brain damage, etc. A brief description of the measure, administration information, and reliability and validity are given. There is an index of tests and a list of test publishers.

  Lopez, Shane J. and C.R. Snyder (eds.). Positive Psychological Assessment: A Handbook of Models and Measures (BF 176 P67 2003)

  This book focuses on measures of positive human qualities. There are sections on optimism, hope, career self-efficacy, problem solving, locus of control, creativity, "wisdom-related performance," courage, positive emotions, self-esteem, romantic love, emotional intelligence, empathy, adult attachment security, forgiveness, sense of humor, gratitude, religious constructs, "moral judgement maturity," vocational psychology assessment, positive coping, "adult subjective well being," quality of life, and environmental assessment and optimal human functioning. Each section contains a description of the construct, reviews of the major instruments, and a bibliography. In some cases sample test items or complete instruments are in the text. The book contains a subject index and an author index.

  Manusov, Valerie. The Sourcebook of Nonverbal Measures: Going Beyond Words (P 99.5 S58 2005)

  This volume seeks to cover methods of measuring nonverbal communication in multiple disciplines.qualitative as well as quantitative measures are provided. Self-report, observer assessments, rating, and coding measurement schemes are included. In some cases an instrument is reviewed and a bibliography is provided. For other measures, the instrument and scoring information are provided. Reliability and validity data is provided for some measures. The book contains and author and a subject index but no index of measures.

  Rathus, Jill H., and Eva L. Feindler. Assessment of Partner Violence: A Handbook for Researchers and Practitioners. (RC 560 S44 R38 2004)

  This volume covers measures of intimate partner violence. Part I provides a general overview of assessment issues in this area. Part II covers specific instruments for assessment of this type of violence; 71 measures are analyzed. The following information is provided for each instrument: title and author, assessment category, description of assessment method, target population, equipment needed, format, administration and scoring background, psychometric evaluation, advantages, limitations, primary scale reference, scale availability, related references, and "general comments and recommendations for researchers and practioners." The scales are grouped into types: interview measures, self-report measures, and analogue methods and behavioral coding devices. The book contains an author index and a subject index.

  Salek, Sam. Compendium of Quality of Life Instruments (ref RA 407 C65 1998)

  This five-volume set contains over 150 measurement instruments. Topics covered include: general quality of life, anxiety and depression, arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, dementia, gastrointestinal diseases, HIV/AIDS, hospice and pallative care, neurological diseases, psychosocial and mental disorders, rehabilitation, renal diseases, respiratory diseases, and economic quality of life instruments. Some instruments include foreign language versions. There are also instruments for specific groups such as children, caregivers, women, and elderly. The following information is provided for instruments: copyright information, administration information, reliability and validity data, a detailed review, and a bibliography.

  Volume five contains an index by instrument title, author, and subject. There is an associated CD-Rom (ref RA 407 C65 1998 Disc 1) which contains PDF versions of the instruments. These tests may be accessed on the Reference CD-Rom station at Table B.

  Spreen, Otfried and Esth