Tests and Measures
for Research in Education, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work , and Sociology
Please note: the default location is 1st floor reference in Mullen Library.
Multiple Subjects
- Health and Psychosocial Instruments (ALADIN)
- Health and Psychosocial Instruments provides citations to information on measurement instruments (i.e., questionnaires, interview schedules, checklists, index measures, coding schemes/ manuals, rating scales, projective techniques, vignettes/scenarios, tests) in the health fields, psychosocial sciences, organizational behavior, and library and information science. HAPI identifies measures needed for research studies, grant proposals, client/patient assessment, class papers/projects, theses/dissertations, and program evaluations. HAPI can be accessed at: http://libraries.cua.edu under 'Article Databases and more'.
Mental Measurements Yearbook (ALADIN)- Mental Measurements Yearbook (MMY), from the Buros Institute, contains the most recent descriptive information and critical reviews of new and revised tests. It covers more than 2,200 commercially-available tests in categories such as personality, developmental, behavioral assessment, neuropsychological, achievement, intelligence and aptitude, educational, speech & hearing, and sensory motor. MMY can be accessed at: http://libraries.cua.edu under 'Article Databases and more'. Also available in print: Buros Institute, Mental Measurements Yearbook. Highland Park, NJ: Mental Measurements Yearbook, 1940 - . Latest edition: 2007. Ref. L103.4.P8 B96 M5
Tests in Print (ALADIN)- First published in 1961, the goal of Tests in Print (TiP) was to be a comprehensive bibliography of all tests and measures in print. Since then, a new edition has come out about every ten years. Starting in volume three, an index of all
tests and measures as been added. The tests are organized by category, such as "Mathematics" and then further subdivided (Algebra, Arithmetic, etc.). In addition to the bibliography, there is a section on recommendations for psychological tests and diagnostic techniques. TiP serves as an index to reviews in MMY, but covers additional tests. TiP can be accessed at: http://libraries.cua.edu under 'Article Databases and more'. Also available in print: Buros, Oscar Krisen (Ed.). Tests in Print Vol. I-VII. Highland Park, N. J., Gryphon Press, 1961-2006.
Ref. L 103.4 .P8 B96 T3
Jones, Reginald L., Handbook of Tests and Measurements for Black Populations Hampton, VA: Cobb & Henry Publishers, 1996. Ref BF 176 .H37- The two-volume set includes over one hundred instruments and approaches to psychology unique to working with African American patients. The first volume includes sections dedicated to measures for infants, cognitive approaches and measures to testing children, self-esteem measures, language assessment and attitude measures, measures of parental attitudes and values, and measure of family dynamics. The second volume covers topics such as world-view measures, spirituality measures, measures of acculturation and life experiences, racial identity attitude, and a section on non-cognitive measures.
The book is emphatic on the separation of the Black culture and persons from all other groups due to the considerations of the subjects
Keyser, Daniel J., Sweetland, Richard C. (Eds.). Test Critiques Kansas City, Mo.: Test Corporation of America, 1984 - 1994.
Ref. BF 176 .T419- Ten volumes of test critiques reviewing tests and assessments. No actual tests are included. The first volume contains a number of the more widely used psychological, educational and business tests. The test reviews are divided into introduction, practical applications/uses, technical aspects, and a critique of the test. (Vol. 11, 2005, on order Fall 2008)
Directory of Unpublished Experimental Mental Measures. Washington, DC. : American Psychological Association, 1974 - 2008. Ref. BF 431.G61 D5 v.1-9- This series intends to fill the ongoing need for comprehensive information about noncommercial psychological tests for psychology, sociology, and education.
Each volume collected information from around 30 relevant top professional journals in a specific year range. Each test is described by the purpose, number of items, format, and citations to journal articles where the information about the test can be found. For most tests, it also gives the reliability and/or validity. Each volume has indexes to help locating test instruments by authors or subjects.
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General Clinic
- Cautela, Joseph R. Behavior Analysis Forms for Clinical Intervention. Champaign, Ill.: Research Press Co., c1977- Ref. BF 176. C38 v.1
- This book contains a collection of over forty tests and assessments to be given to a client by a "behavior modifier". The book is divided into four sections: general forms, for background information; process forms, for target behaviors and treatment plans; techniques forms, to provide aid for the implementation of the therapy, and; specific forms, which provide specific information to aid the analysis of those behaviors (such as alcohol, drugs, smoking, weight issues, sexual behavior, etc.)
The text would be helpful to anyone beginning a practice in need of tools for their clients.
Corcoran, Kevin, Fischer Joel. Measures for Clinical Practice: A Sourcebook, 4th ed. vol. 1: Couples, Families and Children; Vol. 2: Adults. New York: Oxford, 2007. Ref. BF 176. C66 - A very useful guide for practitioners and students, intended to measure most of the common problems seen in clinical settings. A wide variety of actual tests and measurements are included. Most are intended for rapid assessment of particular problems. Measures are listed alphabetically, but there is also a list of instruments cross-indexed by problem area.
Chun, Ki-Taek. Measures for Psychological Assessment: A Guide to 3,000 Original Sources and Their Applications. Ann Arbor, Mich. : Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, 1975. Ref. BF 698.5 .C45- The book is a collection of annotated references to the measures of mental health and related variables. The goal of the book is to provide access to psychological tools of measurement, help to determine the most appropriate test for a situation, and aid researchers who are compiling a bibliography. The entries are based on a search of 26 psychology and sociology from 1960 to 1970. The book is divided into two sections, Primary References and Applications. The former lists over 3,000 references to journal article and the latter gives information on 6,600 instances in which the measures in PR have been used. Please note, due to the publication date, it is a helpful resource only when looking for a specific measure appearing in the literature during the 1960s or early 1970s.
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Family
- Sawin, Kathleen J., Harrigan, Marcia P., Woog, Pierre (Ed.). Measures of Family Functioning for Research and Practice. New York : Springer Pub. Co., 1995.
- Ref. HQ 515 .S29
- A reference source about measures for family psychology. Each review includes the following information: overview of the model; instrument description; psychometric properties (validity and reliability); description of cross-cultural uses, gender sensitivity, and variant family structures; a summary of studies using the instrument; a critique summary; and list of sources. About twenty measures are critiqued and the information on them is comprehensive.
Boss, Pauline G., et al. (Eds.). Sourcebook of Family Theories and Methods: A Contextual Approach. New York : Plenum Press, 1993. Ref. HQ 728 .S638- This is not a book of tests and measures as such. The goal of the text is to underline the ties between family theories and research methods and their usefulness to each other. A formidable section of the book is spent covering the history and development of "family theory"; the history is peppered with descriptions and short biographies of the leading researchers and practitioners in the field. The book is composed of collected chapters by over 40 leading family practitioners and scholars, with the goal of showing the real world implications of the practice.
Hofferth, Sandra L., Casper, Lynne M. (Eds.). Handbook of Measurement Issues in Family Research. Mahway, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum, 2007. Ref HQ 10 .H24 2007- American families have changed dramatically in the last few decades, and the kinds of statistics and information needed to measure that transformation are the subject of this volume. It was spearheaded by the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics. The chapters discuss developing instruments and measures for analyzing marriage and cohabitation, separation and divorce, household composition and family relationships, male fertility, and father/child relationship.
Touliatos, John, Perlmutter, Barry F., Straus, Murray A. (Eds.). Handbook of Family Measurement Techniques. Newbury Park, Calif. : Sage, 1990. Ref. HQ 728 .T68- Contains abstracts of 976 instruments and tests for family assessments. The abstracts are grouped according to five categories: dimensions of interaction, intimacy and family values, parenthood, roles and power, and adjustment. Intended for use by clinicians at all levels, researchers, and graduate students, the text serves as a comprehensive guide of the most popular techniques from the last half century. (2001 revision on order, Fall 2008)
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Child Development / Therapy / Welfare Services
- Weaver, S. Joseph (Ed.). Testing Children: A Reference Guide for Effective Clinical and Psychoeducational Assessments. Kansas City: Test Corp. of America, 1984.
- Ref. BF 176. T426
- The text is intended to be a "handbook" covering the essentials of psychological assessment of children and is meant to serve as guidelines for an initial evaluation. The text covers both assessments and evaluation considerations of children who have developmental, emotional, and physical disorders [disabilities]. There is a brief section dedicated to the legal considerations of psychological testing, evaluation and testimony in cases of child neglect, and instructions on being an expert witness as a trial. [NB: The book was published in 1984; as such, any legal information may be outdated.] The appendix provides details and explanations of the over 100 tests that were mentioned in the text.
Boyer, E. Gil, Simon, Anita, Karafin, Gail R. (Eds.). Measures of Maturation: An Anthology of Early Childhood Observation Instruments. Philadelphia : Humanizing Learning Program, Research for Better Schools, Inc., 1973. Ref. BF 710 .B79 M4 vol. 1-3.- The three-volume set is divided into four sections, the first three only requiring 44 of the 2200+ pages of the books. Section one provides an overview for the set of books, section two explains the categories and coding used in the abstracts, and section three describes the six developmental levels (neurological, physiological, affective, cognitive, interpersonal, and social). Sections One through Three are necessary for understanding the early childhood instruments detailed in the remaining 2000 pages of the series. Heavily detailed, the text is directed toward professionals and researchers.
Culbertson, Jan L., Willis, Diane J. (Eds.). Testing Young Children: A Reference Guide for Developmental, Psychoeducational, and Psychosocial Assessments. Austin, Tex. : PRO-ED, 1993. Ref. BF 719.6 .T47 1993 - The text is part of the "Testing Children/Adolescents/Adults" series and fills a vitally necessary spot in the testing arena. Directed toward children infants to preschool age, the book covers the specific accommodations that are necessary for evaluating young children. The first part of the book is dedicated towards the developmental considerations in assessing young children, Part II provides and overview of methods for testing, Part III details specific disorders in young children, and Part IV deals with the ethical and legal issues regarding the psychological testing of young children.
Reynolds, Cecil R., Kamphaus, Randy W. (Eds.). Handbook of Psychological and Educational Assessment of Children: Intelligence and Achievement. New York : Guilford Press, 1990. Ref. BF 722 .H33 1990 v.1- The first book of a two volume series on the psychological assessment of children deals with the topic concerning intelligence and educational achievement. Divided in to five main parts, the sections deal with topics, such as general issues; legal and ethical issues in the assessment of children; the assessment of intelligence, learning styles, and learning strategies; an assessment of academic skill; special topics in mental testing; and, the assessment of special populations. Each section is comprised of several articles on specific topics and forms of analysis. (2nd ed., 2003, on order Fall 2008)
Reynolds, Cecil R., Kamphaus, Randy W. (Eds.). Handbook of Psychological and Educational Assessment of Children: Personality, Behavior, and Context. New York : Guilford Press, 1990. Ref. BF 722 .H33 1990 v.2 - Written and compiled in the same manner as the first volume of the Handbook, volume two deals with topics concerning the behavior and personality of children. The text deals with topics such as appropriate testing, projective testing, general issues, models and methods of personality assessment, assessment of social skills and maturity, and special topics in childhood. While the authors claim that the text is directed toward those assessing adolescents, but it is written in a concise and eloquent manner so that both volumes would be useful to students, researchers, and practitioners. (2nd ed., 2003, on order Fall 2008)
Johnson, Orval G., Bommarito, James W. Tests and Measurements in Child Development: A Handbook. San Francisco, Jossey-Bass, 1971. Ref. BF 722 .J68 T3- Contained in the pages of the book are evaluations of the predominately used books to assess children psychologically. Several dozen tests are reviewed and all are divided into one of nine different categories: cognition, personality and emotional characteristics, perceptions of environment, self-concept, environment, motor skills and sensory perception, physical attributes, miscellaneous attitudes, social behavior, and "unclassified", which includes tests on Braille reading skills and mental deficiencies. The information about each test is as follows: title, author, variables, type of measure, source from which the measure may be obtained, description, reliability and validity, and a bibliography. The text seems to be geared toward the professional rather than students.
Johnson, Orval G. Tests and Measurements in Child Development: Handbook II. San Francisco : Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1976. Ref. BF 722 .J68 T4 - The two-volume set contains over 900 unpublished measures for testing which cover from birth to age eighteen. Volume one begins with a brief section on the organization of the texts and the procedure of collecting both the published and unpublished measures. The tests themselves are divided into a series of categories by topic. Volume One contains: cognition (intelligence, language, specific achievements, cognitive style and process), personality and emotional characteristics, and perceptions of the environment. Volume Two contains tests on the topics of self-concept, qualities of care giving, motor skills and sensory perception, physical attributes, attitudes and interests, social behavior, vocational skills, and those tests deemed unclassifiable. The two volumes are meant to be used in conjunction with each other, as on occasion information will overlap.
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Sex / Gender
- Beere, Carole A. Sex and Gender Issues: A Handbook of Tests and Measures. New York: Greenwood Press, 1990. Ref. BF 692. B38
- This text, a companion to the author's Gender Roles: A Handbook of Tests and Measures (see below), describes 197 scales organized into 11 chapters: Heterosocial Relations, Sexuality, Contraception and Abortion, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Somatic Issues, Homosexuality, Rape and Sexual Coercion, Family Violence, Body Image and Appearance, Eating Disorders, and Other Scales. The information about each of the scales includes: title, authors, date of first publication, variable, type of instrument, description, sample items from the scale, previous subjects, for whom the test is appropriate, who should administer the test, scoring information, development of the test, reliability, validity, and notes and comments. At the end of each test description is a bibliography, provided for further research.
Beere, Carol A. Gender Roles: A Handbook of Tests and Measures. New York: Greenwood Press, 190. Ref HM 253 .B43- This text, a companion to the author's Sex and Gender Issues: A Handbook of Tests and Measures (see above), describes 211 scales about gender roles, children and gender, stereotypes, marital and parental roles, employee roles, multiple roles, and attitudes toward gender role issues, in a format similar to the companion volume described above.
Davis, Clive M., Yarber, William L., Bauserman, Robert (Eds.). Handbook of Sexuality-Related Measures. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Sage Publications, 1998. Ref. HQ 60 .H36- Arranged alphabetically by subject area. Each of the over 200 critiques contains the following information: description; response mode and timing; scoring; reliability; validity; references; and an exhibit with a full example of the measure or several sample questions.
Card, Josefina J. (Ed.). Handbook of Adolescent Sexuality and Pregnancy: Research and Evaluation Instruments. Newbury Park, Calif. : Sage Publications, 1993. - Ref. HQ 759.4 .H367
- Shis book is a handbook for pregnant and sexually active adolescents. Part One contains items and scales used for measuring adolescent pregnancy and its antecedents and consequences. In this section, test questions are provided. Part Two contains information on a minimum data set for evaluating programs aimed at pre- and post-natal care for adolescent mothers and their children. Part Three contains the minimum data set for evaluating programs aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy and a full copy of the Prevention Minimum Evaluation Data Set (PMEDS). Part Four contains instruments in the data archive on adolescent pregnancy and pregnancy prevention; it is a set of abstracts for studies performed in the topic area.
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Personality
- Anastasi, Anne, Urbina, Susana. Psychological Testing. Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, 7th ed. 1997. Ref BF 176. A5 1997
- This text contains information relating to psychological tests and certain aspects thereof, including: functions and origins of psychological testing, technical and methodological principles, types of ability tests, personality testing, and an overview of the applications of testing, which includes a section concerning the ethical and social considerations in testing. The book includes Appendix A that alphabetically lists tests and assessment tools mentioned in the text and Appendix B which lists the addresses of test publishers, distributors, and test-related organizations.
Andrulis, Richard S. Adult Assessment: A Source Book of Tests and Measures in Human Behavior. Springfield, Ill.: Thomas, 1977. Ref. BF 176 .A52- The book is a compilation of information on tests and assessments, with detailed information on 155 assessment devices for measuring human behavior. The book is aimed at those who are practitioners, evaluators, researchers, and persons in the industry, business and education fields. The text is divided into three sections: part one, an introduction and overview; part two, a large section on tests and measures, and; part three, resources for the reader, which includes research center information, publishers, and textbooks.
Kline, Paul. The Handbook of Psychological Testing. London ; New York : Routledge, 1993. Ref. BF 176 .K575- The book provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of psychological testing. Divided into four sections, the book covers Psychometric Theory and methods, types of psychological tests, the use and interpretation of tests, and gives descriptions of several tests divided into seven categories.
Maddox, Taddy (Eds.). Tests: A Comprehensive Reference for Assessments in Psychology, Education, and Business. 4th ed. Austin, Tex.: Pro-Ed, 2008. Ref. BF 176. T43 2008- The guide contains information concerning thousands tests; it does not provide reviews-merely descriptions. The book is divided into three main sections-Psychology, Education, and Business-and is further subdivided under each category. Each test is described by the age group for which it is suitable, the purpose of the test, a brief description, the time allotment given for the test, how scoring is done, the cost and the publisher of the test. This guide also includes regular indexes as well as the special indexes, such as the "Index of Test Not in the Sixth Edition", etc. Some tests in this guide are not covered in MMY or TiP.
Swiercinsky, Dennis P. (Ed.). Testing Adults: A Reference Guide for Special Psychodiagnostic Assessments. Kansas City, Mo.: Test Corporation of America, 1985. Ref. BF 176 . T425- The text is a compilation of essays on psychodiagnostic topics written by twenty psychologists. While intended as an introduction and explanation of psychological assessments, the text presumes knowledge of the basics of testing in general. It does, however, provide intermediate and advanced levels of knowledge about specific diagnostic problems. The book provides a contextual description of tests in order to help the clinician avoid errors with patients. Over 120 tests are highlighted and a large portion is further explained in the appendix.
Hersen, Michel, Bellack, Alan S. (Eds.). Dictionary of Behavioral Assessment Techniques. New York : Pergamon Press, 1988. Ref. BF 176.5 .D53- The dictionary contains a description of over 300 techniques for assessing patients. The descriptions include a brief summary of the technique, the purpose, the development of the technique itself, psychometric characteristics considered, clinical use, future directions, and a set of references for each technique. There is an author index at the end of the book and a user's guide for the techniques at the beginning of the book. The intent of the editors was to make the text useful for both researchers and practitioners and this text seems to be successful.
Shaw, Marvin E., White, Jack M. (Eds.). Scales for the Measurement of Attitude. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1967. BF 378 .A75 S53 S2- The text is a collection of attitude scales and some information concerning attitude testing in general. The text is divided into three sections: the general nature of attitudes and methods of measurement, attitude scales and their characteristics, and an evaluation and suggestions for improvements. The method of construction, reliability, validity, population sample upon which it was tested, number and types of items and advantages/disadvantages are given for each scale included in the book.
- As stated by the editors, the attitude scales in the book are recommended for research purposes and group testing; the tests are, generally, not applicable for attitude assessment of individuals.
Robinson, John P., Shaver, Phillip R. (Eds.). Measures of Personality and Social Psychological Attitudes: Volume 1 of Measures of Social Psychological Attitudes. San Diego, Calif.: Academic Press, 1991. Ref. BF 698.4 .M38 - The text is directed toward professionals especially those in the fields of psychology sociology, political science, communication, nursing, and social work; students who wish to be come familiar with measuring instruments, and; nonacademic professionals in fields related to the social sciences. For each scale, background information, the variable, a description, the reliability and validity, the location, the results and comments, and a short version of the test is provided. The book appears to be very thorough and greatly details each of the 150 assessment guides.
Cattell, Raymond B. Personality and Mood By Questionnaire. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1973. Ref. BF 698.5 .C36 P4- Intended for students, researchers, and practitioners, this book is designed to be used as a guide to personality questionnaires. Information provided includes: a detailed breakdown of the structure of personality tests and personalities, a history of the questionnaire, structure of normal child development and pathology, interpretations in personality theory, moods and source states findings and methods, variation in population, and the use of questionnaire measures in practice and research. As the stated goal of the text is to report on the "present status" of personality measurement, the 30+ years since the publication may have made some of the information obsolete but the background information should still be usable.
Lake, Dale G., Miles, Matthew B., Earle, Ralph B. Measuring Human Behavior. New York: Teachers College Press, 1973. Ref. BF 698.5 .L19 M4- The book aims at assessing 84 tools for social functioning, which were deemed to be of critical importance. The text is directed toward those who are researchers, students, practitioners, and scientists. Each review of an assessment tool includes: a title, the authors, general availability, the variables, a description, how the test is administered, and scored, the history (development) of the test, a critique, and references. There is a lengthy "uni-term" index that allows readers interested in particular variables of a test to look them up with ease.
Ogdon, Donald P. Psychodiagnostics and Personality Assessment: A Handbook. 2nd ed. Los Angeles: Western Psychological Services, 1977. Ref. BF 698.5 .O45- Divided into four sections, the text includes detailed analysis of responses given to the Wechsler Scales, the Rorschach Test, Projective Drawings, and the Bender-Gestalt Test. Each answer that has been given has been considered by psychologists and evaluated; the professionals responsible have been cited. The handbook assumes that readers will have a thorough grounding in clinical psychology and have a full understanding of projective psychology. The uses of the handbook are geared toward those experienced in the practice of psychology.
Murstein, Bernard I. (Ed.). Handbook of Projective Techniques. New York: Basic Books, 1965. Ref. BF 698.7 .M98 H2- The text is a collection of 56 articles taken from "Psychological Abstracts" from the period of 1927 to 1964. They are divided into six sections: General and Theoretical Studies, Rorschach, Thematic Tests, The Draw-a-person, Bender-Gestalt, and the Sentence Completion Test.
Megargee, Edwin Inglee. The California Psychological Inventory Handbook. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1972. Ref. BF 698.8 .C25 M49 C2- The goal was not just to describe but to also integrate and evaluate the material presented. Divided into parts, the author insists that the text must be read for full comprehension. Part One examines the context of CPI; Part Two examines in detail the 18 CPI scales; Part Three examines the correlates of the CPI scales and the possible interpretations; and Part Four examines the application of the CPI. There are a list of tables, a list of illustrations, directions for further research, item composition of selected CPI scales, and several indices included.
Hill, Evelyn F. The Holtzman Inkblot Technique. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1972. Ref. BF 698.8 .H55 H64 H7- The Holtzman Inkblot Technique is a derivative of the Rorschach technique. The book has four parts: mechanics and scoring, the first level of interpretation, the relationship of scoring variables to personality variables, and samples of responses with interpretations. The text is aimed at the beginning student learning about the HIT, the practiced clinician, and for researchers. The tests included in the third section have the inkblots and all responses provided.
Gilberstadt, Harold, Duker, Jan. Handbook for Clinical and Actuarial MMPI Interpretation. Philadelphia: Saunders, 1965. Ref. BF 698.8 .M5 G46 H2 - The goal of the text was to establish an easily applied standard for interpreting and reporting Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) profiles. Divided into two parts, the first section details the application of the "cookbook" approach and the second section presents instructions for interpreting MMPI through the "cookbook" method. In Part II, information on the list of symptoms associated with the personality types, a description of personality types, and the best psychiatric diagnosis inferred from research is given.
Harrington, Robert G. (Ed.). Testing Adolescents: A Reference Guide for Comprehensive Psychological Assessments. Kansas City : Test Corp. of America, 1986. - Ref. BF 724.25 .T47
Swiercinsky, Dennis P. (Ed.). Testing Adults: A Reference Guide for Special Psychodiagnostic Assessments. Kansas City: Test Corp. of America, 1985. Ref BF 176 .T425
Weaver, S. Joseph (Ed.). Testing Children: A Reference Guide for Effective Clinical and Psychoeducational Assessments. Kansas City: Test Corp. of America, 1984. Ref BF 176 .T426
These three volumes provide the clinician with fundamental knowledge and resources for understanding behavior problem areas and approaching diagnostic tasks with psychological tests for the age groups above.
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Other
- Hill, Peter C., Ralph W. Hood Jr. (Eds.). Measures of Religiosity. Birmingham, Ala. : Religious Education Press, 1999. Theo. Phil. BR 110 .M43 1999 Location: Religious Studies and Philosophy Library (3rd floor Mullen Library)
- Provides a reference for measures used in the psychology of religion in order "to relieve researchers of the unnecessary ask of creating scales for which adequate measures already exist" (3). It contains various measurable scales that have been formulated by other researchers dealing with a general topic. Some of these general topics include Scales on Religious Beliefs and Practices, Religious Attitudes, Religious Orientation, Religious Development, Religious Commitment and Involvement, Religious Experience, Religious/Moral Values, Spirituality and Mysticism, God Concept Scale, Religious Fundamentalism, Death/Afterlife, Divine Intervention, Forgiveness, Institutional Religion, and more.
Brodsky, Stanley L., Smitherman, H. O'Neal. Handbook of Scales for Research in Crime and Delinquency. New York : Plenum Press, 1983. Ref. HV 9274 .B76 - The text contains over 200 reviews of scales for assessing crime and delinquency. The scales are categorized by their "target", the object of the assessment (such as a crime, a group like law enforcement officers, and institutions). The targets are divided into seven groups: law enforcement and the police; courts and the law; corrections; delinquency; offenders; crime and criminality; and general scales. The book is directed towards researchers and graduate students.
Robinson, John P., Athanasiou, Robert, Head, Kendra B. Measures of Occupational Attitudes: Appendix A to Measures of Political Attitudes. Ann Arbor, Michigan: Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, 1969. Ref. JA 74.5 .R66 M4- The purpose of the book is to provide a compilation of systematic reviews and evaluations of the major measures relevant to the variables related to a person's occupation. A total of 77 scales are reviewed in the book and they are divided into three categories of evaluative criteria: item construction, response set, and psychometric. The author admits that even before the book was printed, it was out of date.
Robinson, John P., Rusk, Jerrold G., Head, Kendra B. Measures of Political Attitudes. Ann Arbor, Michigan: Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, 1969. - Ref. JA 74.5 .R66 M4
- 95 scales for determining the political attitudes are reviewed in this book. The scales fall into 12 categories, which include liberalism- conservatism, racial and ethnic attitudes, hostility-related national attitudes, international affairs, and attitudes toward the political process. Written for researchers, students taking course work in research methods, and non-researchers in relevant content areas. There are two appendices to this volume; their respective tables of content are included.
Robinson, John P., Shaver, Phillip R. Measures of Social Psychological Attitudes, Appendix B to Measures of Political Attitudes. Ann Arbor, Mich. : Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, Rev. ed., 1973. Ref. JA 74.5 .R66 M4 1973- Directed toward students, researchers, and non-researchers in relevant content areas (journalism, social commentary), the text derived the 126 scales from repeated mention in several notable journals of psychology. The scales are divided into 10 distinct sections according to category. Each entry includes information regarding: the description, the sample taken, reliability, the variables, and pertinent data for interpreting the results. Partially updated by Robinson, John P., Shaver, Philllip R., Wrightsman, Lawrence S. Measures of Personality and Social Psychological Attitudes. San Diego: Academic Press, 1991. Ref. BF 698.4 .M38 1991
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