Adjective Q-Set for Non-Professional Sorters – AQS

Scale Overview

The Adjective Q-Set for Non-Professional Sorters – AQS was developed by Jack Block & Hobart Thomas (1955). It is designed to measure Personality profile and self-concept. 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, 2 = Highly uncharacteristic, 3 = Quite uncharacteristic, 4 = Slightly uncharacteristic, 5 = Neutral / Undecided, 6 = Slightly characteristic, 7 = Quite characteristic, 8 = Highly characteristic, 9 = Most characteristic.

Scoring

Item scores are averaged to produce a mean score.

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Varies depending on sorting criteria and target profiles.

Administration

The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.