Adjustment tests are a category of assessments designed to evaluate an individual’s psychological well-being, coping abilities, and overall adjustment to various life circumstances. These tests aim to provide insights into an individual’s emotional stability, resilience, and ability to adapt and function effectively in different situations.
The primary objective of adjustment tests is to measure an individual’s level of psychological adjustment and identify areas where they may experience difficulties or challenges. These tests assess factors such as emotional well-being, stress management, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, coping mechanisms, and overall mental health.
Adjustment tests can be useful in several contexts. In clinical settings, they help psychologists, therapists, and counselors in diagnosing and evaluating individuals with mental health issues, such as anxiety disorders, depression, or adjustment disorders. These tests assist in determining the severity of symptoms, tracking progress during treatment, and developing tailored intervention plans.
In educational settings, adjustment tests may be utilized to assess students’ social and emotional adjustment, identifying any potential barriers to their academic success. These assessments can provide valuable information to educators and school counselors, enabling them to offer appropriate support services and interventions to enhance students’ well-being and overall adjustment.
Moreover, adjustment tests can be used in research studies to investigate the impact of various factors, such as life events, social support, or coping strategies, on an individual’s psychological adjustment. Researchers can utilize these tests to gather data and analyze patterns related to adjustment in specific populations or contexts.
It is important to note that adjustment tests are not intended to provide definitive judgments or diagnoses but rather serve as tools to gather information and generate insights into an individual’s psychological adjustment. They contribute to a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s well-being and can guide professionals in formulating appropriate interventions and support strategies.
List of Adjustment Tests (Indian)
| S.No | Title of the Test | Author(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | The School Adjustment Inventory | Nirmal Kumar & M. Bhagia |
| 02 | Adjustment Inventory for School Students (Hindi) | A.K.P. Sinha & R.P. Singh |
| 03 | The Adjustment Inventory(student form) | Har Mohan Singh |
| 04 | A Battery of Pre Adolescent Personality Tests: A Pre Adolescent Adjustment Scale (Hindi) | U. Pareek & others |
| 05 | Marital Adjustment Questionnaire | Pramod Kumar & Kanchana Rohtagi |
| 06 | Adjustment Inventory for College Students (Hindi) | A.K.P. Sinha |
| 07 | Marital Adjustment Inventory Form A & B | H.M. Singh |
| 08 | Deva’s Social Adjustment Inventory | R.C. Deva |
| 09 | Adjustment Inventory (Hindi) | R. Srivastava |
| 10 | The Adjustment Inventory (Hindi) | D.N. Srivastava |
| 11 | Vineland Social Maturity Scale | A.J.Malin |
| 12 | Personality Adjustment Inventory (English) | C.P. Sharma |
| 13 | Personality Adjustment Inventory (Hindi) | C.P. Sharma |
| 14 | Social Adjustment Inventory (Gujarati) | Kusum K. Bhatt |
| 15 | Adolescent Adjustment Analyzer (Hindi) | A. Pandey |
| 16 | Youth Adjustment Analyzer | M.D. Bengalee |
| 17 | Teacher Adjustment Inventory (Hindi and English) | S.K. Mangal |
| 18 | Revised Adjustment Inventory | P. Kumar |
| 19 | Asthana Adjustment Inventory | H.S. Asthana |
| 20 | Adjustment Inventory | V.K. Mittal |
| 21 | Mohsin-Shamsad’s Bill Adjustment Inventory | S.M. Mohsin & S. Hussain |
| 22 | Personality Adjustment Inventory | Muslim University Aligarh |
| 23 | Teacher Adjustment Inventory | S.K. Mangal |
| 24 | Teacher Adjustment Inventory (Hindi) | S.K. Mangal |
| 25 | Global Adjustment Scale (Student Form) | Psy-Com Services |
| 26 | Global Adjustment Scale (Adult Form) | Psy-Com Services |
| 27 | Parasparik Samband Prashnawali | G.P. Mathur |
| 28 | High School Adjustment Inventory | A.K. Singh |
| 29 | Adjustment Inventory for College Students (AICS) | A.K.P. Sinha & R.P. Singh |
| 30 | Emotional Maturity Scale | Y. Singh & M. Bhargava |
| 31 | Adjustment Inventory | Nilima Deka |
| 32 | Peer Pressure Scale | Sandeep Singh & Sunil Saini |
| 33 | Personal Adjustment Inventory(PAI) English | C.J. Deshpande |
| 34 | Adolescent Adjustment Inventory (AAI) | D.V. Venu Gopal, A. Ashok & K. Madhu |
| 35 | Personal Adjustment Inventory | C.G. Deshpande |
| 36 | Teacher’s Professional Adjustment Inventory | A.H. Rizvi |
