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The African Journal of Psychological Assessment focusses on original research studies, theoretical papers, test reviews and methods papers in the areas of psychometrics and psychological assessment. View our Editorial Team.


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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Medical practitioner compassion: Development and validation of a compassion competency questionnaire  
Michelle Jäckel-Visser, Carl C. Theron, Robert J. Mash
12 June 2025

Original Research

 
Psychometric evaluation of the self-undermining scale in South Africa using the Rasch model  
Sergio L. Peral
20 May 2025

Original Research

 
Emotional social screening tool for school readiness (E3SR-R): Adaptation into Afrikaans  
Erica Munnik, Nuraan Adams, Mario R. Smith
19 May 2025

Commentary

 
Ensuring ethical test use in South Africa: The role of Assessment Standards South Africa  
Sumaya Laher, Marié De Beer, David J.F. Maree, David A. Bischof
17 March 2025

Original Research

 
Impact of unanswered questions on examinees’ latent traits: An item response theory perspective  
Joseph T. Akinboboye, Musa A. Ayanwale, David A. Adewuni, Yohanna I. Vincent
16 December 2024

Original Research

 
Examining the unidimensionality of the PHQ-9 with first responders: Evidence from different psychometric paradigms  
Tyrone B. Pretorius, Anita Padmanabhanunni
10 December 2024

Editorial

 
Assessment Futures: Reflections on the next decade of Psychological Assessment in South Africa  
Sumaya Laher
21 November 2024

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
08 November 2024

Original Research

 
Reliability, validity and dimensionality of the 12-Item General Health Questionnaire among South African healthcare workers  
Clement N. Kufe, Colleen Bernstein, Kerry Wilson
17 October 2024

Book Review

 
Towards transformation of psychological assessment practices in South Africa  
Erica Munnik
16 September 2024
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 Press Release: AJOPA’s milestone with PubMed Central inclusion

  
The open-access African Journal of Psychological Assessment (AJOPA) has taken a significant step forward, with its inclusion in PubMed Central (PMC). We recently had the opportunity to engage with AJOPA’s new Editor-in-Chief, Professor Tyrone Pretorius, and Founding Editor, Professor Sumaya Laher, to learn more about their perspectives and vision. Read the interview.  
Posted: 2025-06-02

Press Release: BAT-12 insights: Advancing burnout research

  

Join AJOPA’s Editor-in-Chief, Tyrone Pretorius, as he speaks with experts on burnout measurement and its critical role in fostering healthier work environments. Read the interview.

  
Posted: 2025-06-13

Notification: A must-read for researchers in Science, Engineering and Technology

  
We’re excited to share a compelling editorial by Karishma Singh: ‘Aligning conservation efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals’ in African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation. It explores the theological significance of launching the journal. Read the editorial.  
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Book Release: Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action

  
Read the open-access book, Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action. This book positions education as a transformative force in climate action, advocating for inclusive, action-oriented learning to build resilience and drive sustainable change.  
Posted: 2025-05-29

Book Release: Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics

  
Read the open-access book, Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics. This book reimagines South African historical scholarship by elevating oral testimonies and advocating for Afrocentric, ethical approaches to oral history as vital tools for inclusive and transformative narratives.  
Posted: 2025-05-22
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