Psychometric Assessments

Validated Scales & Instruments

Open-access psychometric tools developed or co-developed by Prof. van Zyl. Complete each assessment online, view your results, or download the instrument.

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Psychometric Assessments

Validated Scales & Instruments

Explore our validated psychometric instruments and gain deeper insight into your strengths, wellbeing, and professional potential.

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General Academic Self-Efficacy Scale (GASE)

van Zyl et al. (2022)

A 5-item measure of students’ confidence in their ability to succeed academically, validated across ages, genders, and nations.

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Academic Task Performance Scale

Van Zyl et al. (2024)

A 7-item scale measuring time management and task efficiency in academic settings, validated across ages, genders, and nations.

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Work Gratitude Scale

Youssef-Morgan, van Zyl & Ahrens (2022)

A 10-item multidimensional measure of gratitude experienced in the workplace, capturing grateful appraisals, gratitude toward others, and intentional gratitude attitudes.

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Life Crafting Scale (LCS)

Chen et al. (2022)

A 9-item multidimensional meaning-making measure assessing cognitive crafting, seeking social support, and seeking challenges.

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Poverty-Related Stress Scale (PRSS)

Allen, Klibert & Van Zyl (2023)

A 15-item multidimensional measure assessing poverty-related stressors across noise disturbance, home dysfunction, and financial distress.

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