Adult Information Questionnaire – AIQ
A self-report screening instrument designed to assess difficulties across physical functions, work experience, behavior, mood, and inner thoughts.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Adult Information Questionnaire – AIQ was developed by Balanced Choices (Unknown). It is designed to measure Psychological and physical functioning. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 46 items organized into 5 factors/subscales: Physical Functions, Experience at Work, Behavior, Feelings & Mood, Inner Thoughts & Ideas.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Functions | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 | 8 |
| Experience at Work | 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 | 8 |
| Behavior | 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29 | 13 |
| Feelings & Mood | 30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37 | 8 |
| Inner Thoughts & Ideas | 38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46 | 9 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not a Problem, 2 = Somewhat of a Problem, 3 = A Moderate Problem, 4 = A Serious Problem, 5 = A Severe Problem.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 46 to 230. Interpretation guidelines:
- Minimal Problems: 46 – 92
- Mild Problems: 93 – 138
- Moderate Problems: 139 – 184
- Severe Problems: 185 – 230
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not reported.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.