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A Comparative Review of Current Practices in Personality Assessment Norming
Author(s) -
Gaddis Blaine H.,
Foster Jeff L.,
Lemming Matthew R.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
international journal of selection and assessment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.812
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1468-2389
pISSN - 0965-075X
DOI - 10.1111/ijsa.12091
Subject(s) - psychology , selection (genetic algorithm) , personality , norm (philosophy) , applied psychology , personnel selection , best practice , social psychology , computer science , management , political science , artificial intelligence , law , economics
Because consequential personnel decisions are often made by comparing an individual against a norm group, having accurate and representative norms is as important as having sound selection procedures. Existing standards provide specific guidance on selection procedures, but are less clear on norms. To fill this gap and define best practices, we (a) review existing literature and guidelines; (b) review current applied practices using 30 personality assessments offered in the U nited S tates, U nited K ingdom, and C anada; and (c) provide recommendations for strengthening existing guidelines and helping publishers develop, present, and apply norms for personality assessments.