Research instruments

The Institute for Positive Psychology & Education freely distributes a range of psychological instruments to measure positive psychology constructs. IPPE instruments have been favourably evaluated as some of the strongest instruments available in the world and are widely used.

The instruments referred to in the table below are now available. Each Package contains:

The Instrument
The Outline of this instrument (including correct referencing)
Factor/scales
Item variables and scoring
Resources and key references.

Instrument	Age Suitability	No. of Factors	No. of Items	Factors
AEQ-R Achievement Emotions Questionnaire-Revised	Adolescents and Adults	12	79	Enjoyment – Hope – Pride – Relaxation – Assurance – Relief – Anger – Anxiety – Shame – Boredom – Hopelessness – Disappointment
InstrumentInstrumentInstrumentInstrument ASDQI Academic Self Description Questionnaire I	Age SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityPre-adolescents	No. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of Factors14	No. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of Items86	FactorsFactorsFactorsFactorsComputer Studies - Spelling - Reading - Handwriting - Mathematics - Social Studies - Science - Art - Music -Religious Studies - Health - Physical Studies - Physical Education - Self Esteem - School Subjects
InstrumentInstrumentInstrumentInstrument ASDQII Academic Self Description Questionnaire II	Age SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAdolescents	No. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of Factors17	No. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of Items136	FactorsFactorsFactorsFactorsComputer Studies - English Language - History - Mathematics - English Literature - Science - Commerce - Geography - Foreign Languages - Physical Education - Art - Music - Industrial Art - Religious Studies - Health - Physical - School Subjects
InstrumentInstrumentInstrumentInstrument EASDQ Elite Athlete Self Description Questionnaire	Age SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAll ages	No. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of Factors6	No. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of Items29	FactorsFactorsFactorsFactorsSkill - Body - Aerobic - Anaerobic - Mental - Overall Performance
InstrumentInstrumentInstrumentInstrument MEAQ -30 30-Item Multidimensional Experiential Avoidance Questionnaire	Age SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAdults	No. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of Factors6	No. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of Items30	FactorsFactorsFactorsFactorsBehavioural Avoidance - Distress Aversion - Procrastination - Distraction and Suppression - Repression/Denial - Distress Endurance
InstrumentInstrumentInstrumentInstrument NAS-7 7-Item Nonattachment Scale	Age SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAdolescents and Adults	No. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of Factors1	No. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of Items7	FactorsFactorsFactorsFactorsNonattachment
InstrumentInstrumentInstrumentInstrument PSDQ Physical Self Description Questionnaire	Age SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAll ages	No. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of Factors11	No. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of Items70	FactorsFactorsFactorsFactorsStrength - Body Fat - Physical Activity - Endurance/Fitness - Sport Competence - Coordination - Health - Appearance - Flexibility - General Physical Self-Concept - Self-Esteem
InstrumentInstrumentInstrumentInstrument SAS Sydney Attribution Scale	Age SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAdolescents	No. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of Factors12	No. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of Items72	FactorsFactorsFactorsFactorsReading Success Ability - Reading Success Effort - Reading Success External - Reading Failure Ability - Reading Failure Effort - Reading Failure External - Maths Success Ability - Maths Success Effort - Maths Success External
InstrumentInstrumentInstrumentInstrument SDQI Self Description Questionnaire I	Age SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityPre-adolescents	No. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of Factors8	No. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of Items76	FactorsFactorsFactorsFactorsPhysical Abilities - Physical Appearance - Reading - Mathematics - Peer Relations - Parent Relations - General-Self - General-School
InstrumentInstrumentInstrumentInstrument SDQI Self Description Questionnaire I German Version	Age SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityPre-adolescents	No. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of Factors8	No. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of Items76	FactorsFactorsFactorsFactorsPhysical Abilities - Physical Appearance - Reading - Mathematics - Peer Relations - Parent Relations - General-Self - General-School
InstrumentInstrumentInstrumentInstrument SDQII Self Description Questionnaire II	Age SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAdolescents to Adults	No. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of Factors11	No. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of Items102	FactorsFactorsFactorsFactorsMathematics - Physical Appearance - General - Honesty/Trustworthiness - Physical Abilities - Verbal - Emotional Stability - Parent Relationships - School - Same-Sex Relationships - Opposite-Sex Relationships
InstrumentInstrumentInstrumentInstrument SDQIII Self Description Questionnaire III	Age SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityLate Adolescents to Adults	No. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of Factors13	No. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of Items136	FactorsFactorsFactorsFactorsMathematics - Physical Appearance - General Esteem - Honesty/Trustworthiness - Physical Abilities - Verbal - Emotional Stability - Parent Relationships - Academic (General) - Same-Sex Relationships - Opposite-Sex Relationships - Spiritual Values/Religion - Problem-Solving
InstrumentInstrumentInstrumentInstrument BNSSS Basic Needs Satisfaction in Sport Scale	Age SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAdolescents	No. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of Factors	No. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of Items	FactorsFactorsFactorsFactors
InstrumentInstrumentInstrumentInstrument BRSQ Behavioural Regulation in Sport Scale	Age SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAdolescents	No. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of Factors	No. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of Items	FactorsFactorsFactorsFactors
InstrumentInstrumentInstrumentInstrument WB-Profile - Long Wellbeing Profile	Age SuitabilityAge Suitability All Ages	No. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of Factors 15	No. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of Items 48	FactorsFactorsFactorsFactors Autonomy - Clear Thinking - Competence - Emotional Stability - Empathy - Engagement - Meaning - Optimism - Positive Emotions - Positive Relationships - Prosocial Behavior - Resilience - Self-Acceptance - Self-Esteem - Vitality
InstrumentInstrumentInstrumentInstrument WB-Profile - Medium Wellbeing Profile	Age SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge Suitability All Ages	No. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of FactorsNo. of Factors 15	No. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of Items 15	FactorsFactorsFactorsFactors Autonomy - Clear Thinking - Competence - Emotional Stability - Empathy - Engagement - Meaning - Optimism - Positive Emotions - Positive Relationships - Prosocial Behavior - Resilience - Self-Acceptance - Self-Esteem - Vitality
InstrumentInstrumentInstrumentInstrument WB-Profile - Short Wellbeing Profile	Age SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge SuitabilityAge Suitability All Ages	No. of FactorsNo. of Factors5No. of FactorsNo. of Factors	No. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of ItemsNo. of Items 5	FactorsFactorsFactorsFactors Emotional Stability - Optimism - Positive Relationships - Prosocial Behavior - Self-Esteem

There are no fees for these packages but we ask that:

All Terms and Conditions (PDF, 92KB) are read and complied with;
Each instrument is correctly referenced;
Any conditions of use that apply are adhered to.

Please note that:

IPPE does not provide any statistical services or support of any kind.

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