Psychological Sciences

For the purposes of this guide, "tests and measurements" include instruments, scales, surveys, questionnaires, etc.  

• Commercially published tests and measurements may only be available to view or use for a fee.
• Even if you cannot access the test or measurement, you may be able to find descriptions and reviews that address reliability, validity, sensitivity, and specificity in Mental Measurements Yearbook or a scholarly journal article that evaluates the test.
• APA PsycInfo indexes the tests and measurements used in articles. Most databases do not do this.
• Try searching the library catalog for books on tests and measurements in your discipline. They can be a good source of background on commonly used tests and measurements.
• Researchers often do not include the text of tests or measurements they used in an article. If they cite the authors that created or revised the instrument, that publication may include the entire test or measurement. Dissertations usually include more supplementary materials like questionnaires and surveys.

Find studies that use specific tests or measurements.

1. Go to APA PsychInfo
2. Use the drop-down box to select the test and measure field on the advanced search page
3. Search for  a scale, test, or measurement by name
4. The article record lists the tests used in the study

APA PsycInfo does not provide the full text of instruments.