Adjective Q-Set for Non-Professional Sorters
A 70-item Q-sort instrument designed for self-description and personality assessment by non-professional raters.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Adjective Q-Set for Non-Professional Sorters was developed by Jack Block and Hobart Thomas (1955). It is designed to measure Self-concept and personality profile. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 70 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Least characteristic of me, 2 = Highly uncharacteristic, 3 = Quite uncharacteristic, 4 = Slightly uncharacteristic, 5 = Neutral / Undecided, 6 = Slightly characteristic, 7 = Quite characteristic, 8 = Highly characteristic, 9 = Most characteristic of me.
Scoring
Items are summed.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of High profile stability and test-retest reliability.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.