Sex and Gender in Test Development

The white paper Sex and Gender in Test Development explores the critical aspects of gender identity and sex in the context of psychological test development. It emphasizes the importance of accurately representing individuals' gender identities in test scores and outlines the challenges faced by transgender and nonbinary individuals due to traditional binary norms. The paper discusses the steps PAR has taken to address these issues, including adopting guidelines for newly developed tests that provide combined-sex norms, collect detailed gender identity information, and more.

Additionally, the white paper highlights the ongoing efforts to enhance older tests while maintaining their integrity and the importance of clinical judgment in determining the best reference sample for transgender and nonbinary individuals. For a comprehensive understanding of these initiatives and the detailed guidelines, click the file to read the full paper:  PAR White Paper - Sex and Gender in Test Development