Review of Indian Scales and Inventories in Psychometry and Clinimetrics
Author Information
Author(s): Venkatesan S.
Primary Institution: All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore, Karnataka, India
Conclusion
The study highlights the evolution and application of psychometric tools in clinical psychology and psychiatry in India, emphasizing the need for more sensitive and reliable assessment methods.
Supporting Evidence
- The study reviews 105 out of 2582 research papers related to clinimetrics published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry.
- Clinimetrics is proposed as a more sensitive alternative to traditional psychometric methods.
- The article discusses the historical context and evolution of psychometry in India.
Takeaway
This study looks at how tests are used to measure mental health in India and suggests that we need better tools to understand and help people with mental health issues.
Methodology
The article reviews 105 research papers related to clinimetrics published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry over a span of more than fifty years.
Potential Biases
There is a risk of using psychometric tools developed in different cultural contexts without proper adaptation for the Indian population.
Limitations
The study acknowledges the challenges in the acceptance and understanding of psychometric tests in the Indian context due to cultural and educational barriers.
Participant Demographics
The review encompasses a wide range of studies involving various populations in India, but specific demographics are not detailed.
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