The following are various tests which you may find useful for personal interest, relationship
building, counseling and therapy, research, or academic study. I have tried to restrict this list
to tests which I think are important, widely-used, and grounded in valid and well-established
theory. As I come across other useful tests, I will add them to this list. If you notice that any
of the links don't work (or, worse yet, that any sites require a
fee!), please send me a short note.
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CAUTION The information provided by the following sites is for educational purposes only and does not replace discussions with appropriate counselling professionals. If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties of a psychological nature, see your family physician (alternatively, see the Professional Associations section of my Psychology Resources links, which provides phone numbers of organisations that will be glad to direct you to the appropriate resources). |
For background information on
attachment theory (on which some of the following tests are founded), see my Attachment Theory
Resources (to be added soon) and
Interpersonal Relations Resources (currently under "Social Psychology). For guidelines on how
to examine and think critically about psychological theories, see the Bolton Institute of
Psychology's workbook,
Assessing Theories
in Psychology. For more detailed information on these tests, including psychometric data,
see the Measurement Excellence and
Training Resource Information Center, the
Mental Measurements Yearbook (Buros
Institute), and James Neill's
Summaries of Tools,
Instruments & Questionnaires.
Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) (Mary Main)
http://www.psychology.sunysb.edu/attachment/measures/measures_index.html
(Click on "Adult Attachment Interview" and "Adult Attachment Interview: Obtaining Good Interviews")
This is a comprehensive interview, given by a trained psychologist, to assess an adult's
attachment style (based on
attachment theory). It is generally more comprehensive and objective than the self-report
measures listed above. This document contains full instructions and protocol for test
administration.
Attachment Research at Stony Brook
http://www.psychology.sunysb.edu/attachment/
The Measurement Library features: Scoring the Ainsworth Strange Situation; Secure Base Behavior at
Home: Ainsworth Baltimore Scores; Maternal Sensitivity: Ainsworth Baltimore Scores; The Q-Sort
Method in Attachment Research; Attachment Q-Set: Items and Information; Secure Base
Supports Q-sets: Macaque Mothers and Infants; Adult Attachment Interview: Questions and
Procedure; and Overview: Adult Secure Base Use and Support Scales.
Attachment Style and Sibling Relationships Test
(R. Chris Fraley, University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
http://www.web-research-design.net/sibling/siblingstudy.htm
Part of an ongoing study on the assessment of twin and non-twin sibling relationships. Based on
attachment theory, the test attempts to assess how your
attachment style interacts with the way you relate with your siblings. To increase the accuracy
and validity of your results, you can use this test in conjunction with the other attachment tests
listed on this page.
Close Relationships Questionnaire (aka Experiences in Close Relationships - Revised)
(R. Chris Fraley, University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
http://www.web-research-design.net/cgi-bin/crq/crq.pl or via
http://www.yourpersonality.net
An online test adapted from the well-known
Experiences in Close Relationships
Inventory (ECL) by Brennan, Clark, &
Shaver (1998). The test
measures your
attachment style (for more information on
attachment, please see the articles listed in the Attachment Theory Resources section of this
site (to be added). To increase the accuracy and validity of your results, you can use this test in
conjunction with the other attachment tests listed on this page, including:
Note: These are self-administered questionnaires and, as such, they are not the most objective measures of attachment style; the more accurate measure of attachment should only be assessed by a psychologist with sufficient training in attachment theory.
Jealousy Test - Revised: Version for Heterosexual Men
(from Yahoo Health, Psychology Today, and PsychTests.com)
http://psychologytoday.psychtests.com/tests/jealousy_men_r_access.html
Measures strength of jealousy in various jealousy-inducing situations and the extent to which such
feelings are damaging your relationship. Measures over all jealousy and tries to determine whether
your jealous feelings may be stemming (in whole or in part) from your own dependency, control, or
self esteem-issues. Subscores include: jealous thinking patterns; jealous behaviour; dependency
issues; self-esteem issues; and control issues. Offers suggestions on dealing with jealousy. Useful
for personal interest, as a relationship building tool, and for counselling and therapy purposes.
Statistical analysis shows the test to be valid and reliable; it has been validated on 5,000
individuals (another validation study is in progress). Also available:
Personality and Perception of Faces Test
(R. Chris Fraley, University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
http://www.yourpersonality.net/affect/
An interactive test designed to test your
attachment style in different relationships as well as the way in which you perceive emotional
cues. The 10-minute test asks you to: 1. rate your personality in the context of different
relationships; and 2. watch several movie clips of people expressing emotions. Fun and informative.
To increase the accuracy and validity of your results, you can use this test in conjunction with
the other attachment tests listed on this page.
Relationship Attachment Test
(from Psychology Today and PsychTests.com)
http://psychologytoday.psychtests.com/tests/relationship_attachment_access.html
Rooted in
attachment theory, this test measures whether you have
co-dependency issues in romantic relationships, including: losing sight of your identity; fear
of rejection; focus on others (pouring all energy and attention to partner's needs); and a desire
to please. Provides an over all dependency score as well as subscores, a personalised
interpretation, and tips on overcoming dependency issues. Useful for personal interest,
relationship building, and counselling and therapy purposes. This test is still being evaluated for
statistical validity and reliability; therefore, use it in conjunction with the other attachment
tests on this page.
Relationship Structures Test
(R. Chris Fraley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
http://www.yourpersonality.net/relstructures/
Based on
attachment theory, this test you assess the way in which you
mentally
represent the important people in your life (see also
here). The test provides
you with a summary of your attachment style to four people who've played an important role in your
life (good or bad). To increase the accuracy and validity of your results, you can use this test in
conjunction with the other attachment tests listed on this page.
Relationship Satisfaction Test - Revised
(from Psychology Today and PsychTests.com)
http://psychologytoday.psychtests.com/tests/relationship_satisfaction_r_access.html
Some couples feel that both partners are fully aware of how their relationship is functioning and
how happy (or not) both partners are. Often, however, they deceive themselves, ignore certain
realities, or simply have blind spots. "The relationship satisfaction test is designed to evaluate
various aspects of interaction in a couple. Unlike other relationship/love tests, the one you are
about to take is not based on value judgments about how a relationship is supposed to work. Some
behavior patterns are generally unhealthy, either for the relationship or for the individuals
involved. However, in other aspects, what works for one couple can be a disaster for another." This
test measures how happy you are with your relationship and points out areas that are important to
you, potential problem areas, and areas that need work. Provides a general satisfaction score along
with subscores: feeling fulfilled, appreciated, and loved; feelings and love for partner; support
and security; meeting the need to communicate and share; decision-making and division of
responsibility; conflict resolution; sex life; compatibility of goals; spending time together;
social life of the couple; parenting issues (if applicable); freedom; dependency issues; and
financial issues. Provides detailed, personalised interpretation as well as helpful tips for
working on problem areas. Useful for personal interest, relationship courses/workshops, and
counselling and therapy purposes. Statistical analysis shows the test to be valid and reliable; it
has been validated on 50,000 individuals (another validation study is in progress).
Relationships and the 16 Types
(from The Personality Page, by BSM Consulting)
http://www.personalitypage.com/relationships.html
Describes the strengths and weaknesses that each type exhibits in relationships.
Self Disclosure Test
(from Psychology Today and PsychTests.com)
http://psychologytoday.psychtests.com/tests/self_disclosure_general_access.html
Measures how open you are with disclosing to others your feelings, thoughts, opinions, and
experiences. Provides an over all self disclosure score as well as subscores measuring openness
with family, friends, acquaintances, and strangers. Popular for personal interest, relationship
building, and counselling and therapy purposes. Statistical analysis shows the test to be valid and
reliable; it has been validated on 5,000 individuals (another validation study in progress).
Individuals in romantic relationships can use the next test in conjunction with this one.
Self Disclosure Test for Couples - Revised
(from Psychology Today and PsychTests.com)
http://psychologytoday.psychtests.com/tests/self_disclosure_couples_r_access.html
Measures how open you are with disclosing your feelings, thoughts, opinions, and experiences to
your romantic partner. Provides an over all self disclosure score with interpretation as
well as subscores measuring how vulnerable you are willing to be with your partner and your level
of comfort with conflict. Popular for personal interest, relationship building, and counselling and
therapy purposes. Statistical analysis shows the test to be valid and reliable; it has been
validated on 13,000 individuals. Use this test in conjunction with the one listed above.
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