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

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