Finding Psychological Tests and Measures

This guide will help you find the right psychological test or measure for your research needs. This can be a challenging task since 1) there is no single source to consult; and 2) your source may only include a test description or review, not an actual copy of the test. Introduction Key Sources for Finding Tests Sources on Assessment Techniques Test Compendia and Guides by Discipline or Population Library Catalogs Literature Databases

Introduction

Availability of psychological tests and measures depends on whether they are published or unpublished, as defined below:

• Published tests are commercially available for purchase. These measurement instruments have established validity, reliablility and norms and typically come with test manuals and testing protocols. In many cases only qualified or professionally trained individuals can purchase copies. The HSU Library does not collect restricted tests.
• Unpublished tests are found in the scholarly literature of psychology and have typically been developed by university researchers or other professionals, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations. Copies of these tests may sometimes be found as appendices to journal articles, dissertations, books and other research reports. While access to these tests is not restricted, ethical conduct requires that these tests should be used only with the permission of the instrument's author. Copies of tests that are not available in publications in the HSU Library may be borrowed through Interlibrary Loan.

The HSU Psychology Department Psychological Test Library (BSS Room 411) has copies of some published and unpublished tests. Access to and use of these and other tests is governed by standards developed by the American Psychological Association.

For additional background information see Finding Information about Psychological Tests from the American Psychological Association.

Key Sources for Finding Tests

The following table lists key sources for finding tests and measures. The table links to more detailed annotations for each source. Each of these sources may do one or more of the following:

• Serve as a directory of available published and/or unpublished tests
• Allow searching by test name and/or subject
• Identify journal articles, book compilations, dissertations, etc. that contain copies of tests
• Include critical reviews of tests
• Idenitify tests used as part of scholarly research

Directory of Unpublished Experimental Mental Measures. (ref BF 431 G625)

Multi-volume guide to copies of unpublished experimental mental measures that are found in approximately 35 important psychology journals from 1970 to the present. 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. The latest volume includes a cumulative title and subject index.

ETS (Education Testing Service) Test Link Database

Searchable database of the ETS Test Collection that contains more than 25,000 tests and other measurement devices dating form the early 1900s to the present. Search by test name, author, subject ( ERIC Thesaurus descriptors) or keyword. Includes both 1) published tests and 2) unpublished tests that have been published in journal articles and other scholarly literature. Includes over 1,200 instruments that can be downloaded for a fee. The "Availability" field will tell you where to find an actual copy of the instrument:

• Tests in Microfiche--some tests were distributed to libraries as part of the Tests in Microfiche collection which is not available at the HSU Library. Individual tests in the Tests in Microfiche collection can be borrowed using Interlibrary Loan. You can search TIM in the "TitleSearch" field to find these tests.
• Journal Citation--you will find the test appended to the article
• Person's name or the name of a publisher-- usually available for purchase only.

Measures for Clinical Practice and Research: A Sourcebook (Fischer and Corcoran) 2007 (ref BF 176 C66) (2 volumes)

Describes and reproduces over 450 "rapid" assessment tests that clinicians can use in their practice and research, most of which have first appeared in journal articles. Instruments are selected because 1) they measure common problems and 2) they are brief and easy to administer and score. Measures in Volume 1 are focused around children, families, and couples. Vvolume 2 focuses on problems of adults "outside the context of the family." For each instrument 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. Earlier editions of this work are also available in the HSU Library.

Measures for Psychological Assessment: A Guide to 3,000 Original Sources and Their Applications (Chun) 1975 (ref BF 698.5 C45)

Guide to 3,000 noncommercial, informal, and ad hoc instruments that 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.

Mental Measurements Yearbook (Buros Institute of Mental Measures) 1933 to the present (ref BF 698.5 B86)

Primary source of critical reviews on published psychological tests. Also includes a bibliography of studies that have used the reviewed test. Arranged in broad subject categories. Includes test title index; name index; subject index; and a score index (beginning with the 9th edition). First published in 1933 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. Beginning with the 14th edition, MMYB reviews "only those tests with at least a minimum of technical and/or development information available." See How to Use the Mental Measurements Yearbook and Using a Mental Measurements Yearbook Review to Evaluate a Test  for additional information. Both Test Reviews Online and the print work Tests in Print serve as a cumulative index to tests reviewed in the MMYB.

San Diego State University Test Finder: Books

Guide to copies of tests found in over 700 books. Also indexes 1,200 tests included in the Educational Testing Services' Tests In Microfiche collection and tests included in the ERIC Document collection. Search by test name or "subject" keyword using the test name. See database Search Tips for ideas on how to enter keywords. Note the book that contains your test and check the HSU Library Catalog for local availability. If not available locally you can request through Interlibrary Loan.

San Diego State University Test Finder: Journal Articles

Indexes copies of over 1400 tests found in scholarly journals. Search by test name or "subject" keyword using the test name. See database Search Tips for ideas on how to enter keywords. Search the HSU Journal and Newspaper Finder for local availability. If not available locally you can request through Interlibrary Loan.

Test Critiques (Keyser and Sweetland) 1984-1992 (ref BF 176 T419)

Multi-volume series includes critical reviews of commerical tests including reliability, validity, and norming information. Each review has the following sections: introduction, practical applications/uses (includes appropriate and inappropriate uses), technical aspects, critique, and references. Includes cumulative indexes for Authors/Reviewers and test subjects.

Tests: A Comprehensive Reference for Assessments in Psychology, Education, and Business (Maddox) 2008 (ref BF 176 T43)

Directory of 2000+ commerical tests from over 150 publishers. Noncritically annotations include information on purpose, use, cost, availability, and intended audience. Older editions can be consulted for out-of-print tests.

Tests and Measures in the Social Sciences: Tests Available in Compilation Volumes (University of Texas, Arlington)

Indexes copies of tests and measures found in book compilations. Each analysed book lists all included tests. "Subject" searches rely on test name keywords. Currently includes over 12,000 intruments found in over 135 sources. To search this database:

1. In the search box enter a test name or "subject" keywords plus the phrase "compilation volumes". Put quotation marks " " around phrases, e.g. "body image" "compilation volumes".
2. Search results will list compilation volumes that contain tests that match the keywords you input.
3. Click on each search result entry to find the test that matches your keywords. If there a many tests in a compilation volume you may want to use your browsers "Find" command to locate the specific test that matches.
4. Note the book that contains your test and check the HSU Library Catalog for local availability.
5. If not available locally you can request through Interlibrary Loan.

Tests in Print: an Index to Tests, Test Reviews, and the Literature on Specific Tests (Buros Institute of Mental Measures) (ref BF 698.5 B872 2011)

Directory of commercially published tests that are in print in English and available for purchase or use. Annotations are not critical and do not include any psychometric information. Includes 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. TIP serves as a comprehensive index to tests reviewed in all editions of the Mental Measurements Yearbook.

Sources on Assessment Techniques

Rating Scales and Checklists ( Aiken) 1996 (BF 39 A43)

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.

Questionnaires and Inventories: Surveying Opinions and Assessing Personality (Aiken) 1977 (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.

Encyclopedia of Educational Evaluation (Anderson, Ball, and Murphy) 1975 (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.

Encyclopedia of Psychological Assessment (Fernandez-Ballesteros) 2003 (ref BF 176 E53) (2 volumes)

Includes 234 entries on psychological assessment topics. Each entry includes a general conceptual and methodological overview and a section on relevant tests and measures.

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.

Appraisal Procedures for Counselors and Helping Professionals (Drummond) 1996 (BF 176 D78)

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.

Responsible Test Use: Case Studies for Assessing Human Behavior (Eyde) 1993 (BF 176 R475)

This casebook illustrates common problems in test use and interpretation.

Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education ( Joint Committee on Testing Practices)

Guide for professionals in fulfilling their obligation to provide and use tests that are fair to all test takers regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, linguistic background, or other personal characteristics.

Handbook of Human Abilities: Definitions, Measurements, and Job Task Requirements (Fleishman) 1992 (ref BF 431 F48)

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

Handbook of Psychological Testing (Kline) 2000 (BF 176 K575)

A comprehensive review of psychological tests.

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.

Handbook of Projective Techniques (Murstein) 1965 (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.

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

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 (American Psychological Association, American Educational Research Association, and the National Council on Measurement in Education) (LB 3051 A693 1985)

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) standards for test administration and protection of test takers. For a brief synopsis on test standards see Questions to Ask When Evaluating Tests.

Testing and Assessment (American Psychological Association)

Includes links to APA and other Internet sites that cover rights and responsibilities of testers and test takers.

Encyclopedia of Clinical Assessment (Woody) 1980 (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.

Test Compendia and Guides by Discipline or Population

Arranged by broad discipline, the following web sites and books in the HSU Library provide guidance on choosing appropriate testing instruments. Referenced tests are mostly unpublished. Sources that include actual copies of tests are noted using bold typeface in the source annotations. You can search for specific tests found in the books using the HSU Library Web Site Search or the San Diego State University Test Finder: Books.

• Adults

Testing Adults: A Reference Guide for Special Psychodiagnostic Assessments (Swiercinsky) 1985 (RC 469 T47)

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.

• Anthropology

Cross-cultural Research Methods (Brislin, Lonner and Thorndike) 1973 (GN 273 B7)

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

• Business

Handbook of Marketing Scales: Multi-item Measures for Marketing and Consumer Behavior Research (Bearden, Netemeyer and Mobley) 1993 (HF 5415.3 B323)

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




Performance Assessment: Methods and Applications (Berk) 1986) (HF 5549.5 R3 P475)

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.




Quality of Work Life Assessment: A Survey-Based Approach (Bowditch and Buono) 1982 (HF 5549.5 A83 B68)

A reference guide to survey-based organization development.




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

This 3 volume set contains copies of 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




The Experience of Work: A Compendium and Review of 249 Measures and Their Use (Cook) 1981 (HF 5549.5 A83 E9)

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.




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

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.




Handbook of Training Evaluation and Measurement Methods (Phillips) 1983 (HF 5549.5 T7 P43)

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




Handbook of Organizational Measurement (Price and Mueller) 1986 (HM 131 P728)

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.


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

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. Includes copies of more than 30 instruments.

• Children

Psychological Methods of Child Assessment (Goldman, Stein and Guerry) 1983 (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.




Assessment of Family Violence: A Handbook for Researchers and Practioners (Feindler, Rathus and Silver) 2003 (HV 6626 F45)

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.




Handbook for Measurement and Evaluation in Early Childhood Education: Issues, Measures, and Methods (Goodwin and Driscoll) 1980 (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.




School Readiness: Behavior Tests Used at the Gesell Institute (Ilg and Ames) 1965 (LB 1132 G4)

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




Preschool Test Descriptions: Test Matrix and Correlated Test Descriptors (Johnson ) 1979 (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.




Tests and Measurements in Child Development: Handbooks I and II (Johnson) 1971-1976 (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 covers literature through 1965. 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.




Clinical Evaluation of Young Children with the McCarthy Scales (Kaufman and Kaufman) 1977 (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.




Assessment of Personality and Behavior Problems (Martin) 1988 (RJ 7 P47 M37)

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.




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

Assessment of children's functioning across multiple domains. Includes copies of 20 instruments.

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.


Screening and Evaluating the Young Child: A Handbook of Instruments to Use from Infancy to Six Years (Southworth) 1981 (LB 1132 S68)

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




Socioemotional Measures for Preschool and Kindergarten Children: A Handbook (Walker)1973 (LB 1115 W22)

143 measures for children aged 3 to 6 are 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.




Testing Children: A Reference Guide for Effective Clinical and Psychoeducational Assessments (Weaver) 1984 (BF 722 T47)

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.

• Communication

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

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.


Communication Research Measures: A Sourcebook (Rubin, Palmgreen and Sypher) 1994 (ref P 91.3 C62)

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. A copy of each scale is 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. Copies of 108 measures are available on the accompanying CD-Rom.

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 (microfiche copy available in 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.





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 a copy of 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 and copies of 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 reproduce 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 full-text 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 reproduced 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.







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.

Many of the instruments are reproduced in full. 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. Includes copies of 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)

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 full-text 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. 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 reproduces 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 summarizes characteristics of the tools.

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

  This five-volume set contains the copies of 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.

  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 for over 200 instruments which measure stress, trauma and adaptation. The full-text 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.

  Health Services and Sciences Research Resources (HSRR) Database (US National Information Center on Health Services Research and Health Care Technology)

  Database for health care researchers containing resources for data gathering in health services, the behavioral and social sciences and public health, including measurement instruments. One can search or browse through all instruments in the database. Records give availability.

  Substance Use Screening & Assessmen Instruments Database

  Database for clinicians and researchers that contains instruments used for screening and assessment of substance use and substance use disorders. The full-text of some instruments in the public domain can be freely downloaded from the web. For copyrighted instruments contact and availability information is included if known.

  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.

• Multi-Cultural

Handbook of Tests and Measurements for Black Populations (Jones) 1996 (BF 176 H37)

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.

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

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.

Handbook of Multicultural Assessment (Suzuki, Meller and Ponterotto) 1996 (BF 176 H36 1996)

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

• 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)

  Guide to tests and batteries 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.

  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.

  Directory of Psychological Tests in the Sport and Exercise Sciences (Ostow) 1990 (GV 436 D57)

  Provides information on 175 psychological tests in sport and exercise sciences. Test summaries are organized by construct, e.g., aggression, anxiety, motivation, etc. Includes subject, author and title indexes. For each test information is provided on purpose, scope, construction, reliability, validity and availability.

• Psychology

  Measures of Personality and Social Psychological Attitudes (Robinson, Shaver and Wrightsman) 1991 (ref BF 698.4 M38)

  Measures of attitude and personality are reviewed by subject experts. Each entry includes information on test author, title, variable, description, reliability, validity, reference where first published and additional comments. A copy of the scale items and scoring instructions are included if allowed by the copyright holder.

  Measure of Service Learning: Research Scales to Assess Student Experiences (Bringle, Phillips and Hudson) 2004 (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.

  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)

  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 copies of 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.

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

  This five-volume set contains over the copies of 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.

  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 full-text 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.

• Religion

Measures of Religiosity (Hill and Hood) 1999 (ref BR 110 M43 1999)

Ready reference source for measures in the psychology of religion. The chapters are not mutually exclusive since, in many instances, a measure belongs under several chapter headings. The book is intended as a useful tool for the researchers in the psychology of religion, as well as other scholars. The major scales in psychology of religion are described and reproduced for ready access and use by investigators.

• Self-Concept

  Shavelson, Richard, et.al. "Self-Concept: Validation of Construct Interpretations." Review of Educational Research, 1976, v.46, no.3, pp.407-441. (Per MF 2243)

  Discusses and describes 5 instruments: "Self-Esteem Inventory," "How I See Myself Scale," "The Way I Feel About Myself," and the "Self-Concept Inventory" in terms of reliability and validity.

  The Self-Concept: A Review of Methodological Considerations and Measuring Instruments (Wylie) 1972 (BF 697 W92 1972) (2 volumes)

  Reviews self-concept measuring research instruments such as Q sorts, objective checklists, rating scales, etc. Chapter 4 of Volume 1 critically reviews instruments which have been used in 12 or more studies of self-concepts. Volume 2 contains an index of tests and measures.

• Special Education

  Assessing the Learning Disabled: Selected Instruments (3rd edition) (LC 4704 M38 1981)

  Approximately 485 instruments, many developed between 1977 and 1981, are briefly described but not critically evaluated. Information provides age/grade, amount of time required to administer, and publication sources.

  Compton, Carolyn. A Guide to 75 Tests for Special Education (ref LB 1131 C5416 1984)

  This source includes academic (e.g., achievement), perception and memory (e.g., comprehension), speech and language (e.g., articulation), gross motor, intelligence, developmental, bilingual, and preschool and kindergarten tests -- all suitable for a population of special learners. Some sample items are included.

  Appendix A contains a guide to specific tests for assessing academic skills areas. Appendix B contains a process-modality chart.

  Hynd, George and John E. Obrzut. Neurological Assessment and the School-Age Child (RJ 496 L4 N48)

  This source includes a section on diagnostic and clinical procedures which describes the Halstead-Reitan Neurological Test Batteries for Children and the Luria-Nebraska Children's Battery.

  Lezak, Muriel D. Neuropsychological Assessment (QP 360 L52)

  Comprehensive sourcebook on neuropsychology which reviews instruments as they relate to brain dysfunction. Intellectual ability, verbal functions, perceptual functions, visuopractic functions, manual dexterity, memory, cognitive functions, orientation, attention, self-regulation, and tests of personal and social adjustment are discussed. Name and test indexes.

  McCabe, Ron. McCabe's Test Handbook: A Guide to Tests Used by Speech Pathologists, Learning Disabilities Specialists, and Special Educators (ref LB 1139 L3 M28)

  131 diagnostic and screening tests which assess bilingual functioning, language, speech, visual perception, auditory perception, motor proficiency, aptitude, social abilities, and IQ are described.

  Tests are arranged in alphabetical order. Author, title, descriptor, targe population, norms, time, contents, publisher, and prices are given. An index of authors and a list of publishers are included.

  Mauser, August J. Assessing the Learning Disabled: Selected Instruments, the Diagnostician's Handbook (3rd edition) (LC 4704 M38 1981)

  485 standardized, commercially available instruments are briefly described in terms of: age applicability, administration time, and salient characteristics. There is an alphabetical list on tests starting on page 7. Test descriptions are subject grouped into 15 categories.

  Spache, George D. Diagnosing and Correcting Reading Disabilities (2nd edition) (LB 1050.5 S59 1981)

  Deals with the practices of diagnosis and remediation. Lists and briefly describes the most commonly used instruments for vision and visual perception, auditory perception, and sensory integration. Chapter 7 gives an extensive analysis of 19 reading tests.

  Sternlicht, Manny and Lillian Martinez. Psychological Testing and Assessment of the Mentally Retarded: A Handbook (RC 570 S694 1985)

  An annotated bibliography of tests and test evaluation. Divides this field into chapters such as intelligence, cognitive and adaptive behaviors, educational achievement, psychomotor abilities, assessment of vocational competencies, etc. The appendix lists primary reference for major assessment instruments used with the mentally retarded. Author index.

  Tarczan, Constance. An Educator's Guide to Psychological Tests: Descriptions and Classroom Implications (LB 1131 T17)

  Reference guide for educators concerned with helping children with learning problems. Chapter IV gives a brief analysis of popular and category representative instruments. Most analyses cover history, purpose, reliability, content and subtests, and classroom implications.

  Ziezuila, Frank R. (ed.) Assessment of Hearing Impaired People: A Guide for Selecting Psychological, Educational, and Vocational Tests (HV 2395 A87 1982)

  A comprehensive review of 62 tests with a view to the usability of test instruments with hearing-impaired people. Chapters review academic achievement tests, communication tests, intelligence tests, personality tests, visual perception tests, vocational aptitude tests, vocational interest tests, and work evaluation systems.

  Reviews include author, publisher, price, date of edition, test description, special administration procedures for the hearing impaired, age level, reliability, validity, norms, norms for hearing-impaired people, appropriateness for hearing-impaired people, summary of Buros Institute publications, and references.

  Appendix A contains a bibliography on general aspects of evaluating hearing-impaired people, and Appendix B contains an index by test acronyms with reference to full test name.

• Women

  Beere, Carole A. Women and Women's Issues: A Handbook of Tests and Measures (ref HQ 1180 B43)

  This source lists and describes 235 published and unpublished tests, scales, and inventories according to such categories as sex roles, marital and parental roles, and attitudes toward women's issues. Tests are suitable for use with all ages and both sexes, and the source contains sample questions along with references to research studies in which the instrument was used.

  Standard format: Title and author, year of appearance in the literature, statement of the characteristics of respondents who have previously completed the instrument, description of instrument, administration and scoring, sample items, reliability and validity, source, and bibliography.
  Index of instrument titles, index of names, index of variable measured.
  

  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.

  
  

  Williams, Kathleen L, et.al. Measures of Educational Equity for Women: A Research Monograph (Periodicals microfiche area ERIC Document ED 152 810)

  Describes 61 measurement instruments related to career development, occupational and leadership training, self-concept, sex stereotyping, and techniques for coping with and combatting sex stereotyping. Descriptions include purpose, format, scoring and administration specifications, costs, references, availability, and reliability and validity data. Contains a cross index of test applicability.

Library Catalogs

• HSU Library Catalog

The HSU Library Catalog is the primary source for locating books on tests in the HSU Library. The general test subject headings used for indexing for books are psychological tests and educational tests and measurement. Look under these two subjects to find suggestions for many other more specific subjects, e.g., intelligence tests or personality tests. You may also look under the name of a specific test, e.g., the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule or the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory.

There are also subjects for specific populations:

Aged--Psychological testing

Behavioral assessment of children

Behavioral assessment of teenagers

Child development--Testing

Handicapped children--Psychological testing

Handicapped youth--Psychological testing

Hispanic americans--Psychological testing

Incest victims--Psychological testing

Minorities--Psychological testing

Psychological tests for children

Psychotherapy patients--Psychological testing

Youth--Psychological testing




WorldCat [restricted to the HSU community]

Index to books in libraries worldwide. Use the same subject headings employed in the HSU Library Catalog to search for different types of measures.

Literature Databases

These databases typically index articles that use a particular test in their methodology or focus on evaluating a specific test.

CINAHL - Current Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature [restricted to the HSU community]

Database to nursing research that includes over 250 tests and measurements, some of which include the full-text of the test. Others entries include a table with specifics on the purpose, population sampled, methodology, type of instrument and test source. Options for finding tests in CINHL include:

1. To see all tests--enter "research instrument" in the first search box and change the pull-down menu to "Publication Type".
2. To find a specific test-- enter a test name.
3. To find a test on a research topic--repeat #1 above and enter a subject keyword(s) in the second search box that describes the type of test in which you are interested, e.g., "death".

Dissertations and Theses: The Humanities and Social Sciences Collection (restricted to the HSU community]

This database includes the full-text of dissertations and theses. Both published and unpublished tests may be the focus of graduate research or more typically used in the research design. Copies of unpublished tests are often included in the appendices of a dissertation or thesis. Search by test name or use subject keywords along with keywords for "test", e.g., "body image and test". See Theses and Dissertations for additional databases.

ERIC [restricted to the HSU community]

Includes educational journal articles and educational documents that have used test and measurement instruments. Options for searching in the database include:

1. Search by test name--enter your test name.
2. Search for tests by subject -- Enter “160” or “tests” in the Publication Type field to search for tests and questionnaires. Combine this with a keyword for the concept you want your scale to measure, e.g., self-esteem.
3. Search for tests by subject -- Enter of one of the ERIC Thesaurus descriptor terms for tests and scales. Combine this with a keyword for the concept you want your scale to measure, e.g., self-esteem.
4. Search for copies of tests—See the list of 188 tests included in ERIC ED documents as of 2000.

Health and Psychosocial Instruments (HAPI) [restricted to the HSU community]

Indexes published and unpublished behavioral measurement instruments from 1985 to the present. Includes references to 40,000 actual instruments as well as 85,000 research studies in journal articles where they have been used. Instruments are drawn from the fields of health care, psychology, social work, sociology, and communication. For additional information on searching see the HAPI Field Guide. Options for searching include:

1. Search by test name--enter your test name
2. Search for tests by subject -- tests are indexed using PsycInfo Thesaurus subjects or Medline Medical Subjects Headings (MESH).
3. To limit your results to sources that might contain the full text of a test expand the "Limits" option on the search interface and check the "Primary Source" option.

Medline [restricted to the HSU community]

Includes medical journal articles that have used test and measurement instruments.  Options for searching in the database include:

1. Search by test name--enter your test name.
2. Search for tests by subject – Use one of the  Medical Subject Headings (MESH) for tests and measures:  "psychological tests," "intelligence tests," "neuropsychological tests," "educational measurement," or "personality tests " etc. Combine this with a keyword for the concept you want your scale to measure, e.g., body image.

PsycINFO [restricted to the HSU community]

Indexes 1) tests that are used in psychological research studies; and 2) studies that have evaluated a specific test or group of tests on a specific topic. For a basic introduction on how to search for tests see the online tutorial In Search of Tests and Measures. In the database you can:

1. Search for studies that used a specific test or measure--enter your test name using the Tests and Measures field; or use More Search Options to browse for your specific test. (note: it is best to omit the scale, inventory, etc. part of a test name, e.g, use just "myers briggs type".)





2. Search for studies that have evaluated a specific test --repeat #1 above in the first row of search boxes and in the second row of search boxes enter "222*", changing the pull-down menu to the Classification field. This will find publications where measurement, test construction, and test validity are major aspects of a study.





3. Search for tests on a specific topic-- enter subject keywords, e.g., "body image" to find studies on a topic. Review the records you find, looking specifically at the Test and Measures field to see what tests have been used. Repeat #1 and/or #2 above to find additional studies and information about these tests.
4. Search for copies of tests -- Repeat #1 above, adding the keyword "appended" in the same box, e.g., "male body image appended". (Since 2004 PsycInfo has added the keyword "appended" in this field if a publication includes the actual copy of the test.)

Annotations for this guide was originally developed by Corryn Crosby-Muilenburg, retired Social Sciences Librarian.