APPLIED PSYCHOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT

Scope & Guideline

Elevating Standards in Psychological Research

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of APPLIED PSYCHOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0146-6216
PublisherSAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited States
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1977 to 2024
AbbreviationAPPL PSYCH MEAS / Appl. Psychol. Meas.
Frequency8 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
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Address2455 TELLER RD, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Applied Psychological Measurement' focuses on the development and application of advanced psychometric methodologies aimed at improving measurement practices in psychology and related fields. It emphasizes empirical research that enhances the reliability and validity of psychological assessments.
  1. Psychometric Theory Development:
    This area encompasses the creation and refinement of psychometric models and theories, including item response theory (IRT), factor analysis, and reliability estimation methodologies.
  2. Measurement Validity and Reliability:
    Research focusing on the evaluation of construct validity, reliability, and the robustness of measurement tools in psychological testing.
  3. Applied Measurement Techniques:
    This includes practical applications of measurement models in various contexts such as educational assessments, clinical evaluations, and psychological research, often utilizing advanced statistical techniques.
  4. Innovative Software and Tools for Psychometrics:
    The journal publishes works that contribute new software packages and tools that aid in psychometric analysis, enhancing the accessibility and usability of complex measurement techniques.
  5. Differential Item Functioning and Item Analysis:
    Research aimed at identifying and addressing biases in test items, ensuring fair assessments across diverse populations.
Recent publications indicate a shift towards innovative methodologies and applications in psychometrics, reflecting emerging trends that are shaping the future of psychological measurement.
  1. Bayesian Approaches in Psychometrics:
    There is an increasing trend towards the application of Bayesian methods for parameter estimation and model fitting, offering more flexible and robust solutions for psychometric analysis.
  2. Machine Learning Techniques for Item Analysis:
    The integration of machine learning methods to enhance item response analysis and detect differential item functioning is gaining traction, demonstrating the journal's responsiveness to technological advancements.
  3. Adaptive Testing and Personalized Assessment:
    Research focusing on computerized adaptive testing (CAT) is on the rise, emphasizing the need for efficient and tailored assessment approaches that can adapt to individual test-taker characteristics.
  4. Complex Models for Cognitive Diagnosis:
    Emerging themes include the development of sophisticated models for cognitive diagnosis that provide deeper insights into test-taker performance and learning pathways.
  5. Multidimensional Item Response Theory:
    The application and exploration of multidimensional IRT models are increasingly prevalent, reflecting the complexity of psychological constructs and the need for comprehensive assessment strategies.

Declining or Waning

As the field of psychometrics evolves, certain themes have seen a reduction in focus within the journal. These declining areas may reflect shifts in research priorities or methodological advancements that render previous approaches less relevant.
  1. Traditional Classical Test Theory (CTT) Approaches:
    While still foundational, research grounded solely in classical test theory methods is less frequent, as the field increasingly emphasizes modern psychometric approaches such as IRT.
  2. Single-Dimensional Measurement Models:
    Research focusing exclusively on unidimensional models is declining, with a growing recognition of the importance of multidimensional approaches to accurately capture complex psychological constructs.
  3. Basic Reliability Estimation Techniques:
    Simplistic approaches to estimating reliability, such as Cronbach's alpha without consideration of model fit or item characteristics, are becoming less common as more sophisticated techniques are developed.

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