Adult information questionnaire

Abstract

The Adult Information Questionnaire (AIQ) is a comprehensive, self-report screening instrument designed to assess the severity of potential difficulties experienced by adults across multiple domains of functioning. These domains include physical health, work performance, behavioral patterns, emotional states, and cognitive processes. Utilizing a 5-point severity rating scale, the AIQ helps practitioners identify areas requiring further clinical assessment or intervention, often serving as a pre- and post-treatment measure for quantifying change.

Keywords

Psychological assessment, Adult functioning, Clinical screening, Behavioral problems, Mood disturbance, Work satisfaction, Self-report inventory, Physical symptoms.

Authors

The original authors are not explicitly named in the available source documentation. The instrument is associated with Balanced Choices, a clinical organization with locations in North Carolina, USA, and Southwest Ireland.

Purpose

The primary purpose of the Adult Information Questionnaire is to provide a rapid, broad-spectrum assessment of problematic areas in an adult’s life. It is structured to facilitate clinical intake processes by organizing potential symptoms and difficulties into six distinct categories, ranging from physiological issues to complex interpersonal and internal thought patterns.

Crucially, the instrument appears designed for use as a pre- and post-treatment measure, allowing clinicians to quantify changes in the severity of reported problems following therapeutic or behavioral interventions. This longitudinal utility enhances its value in tracking client progress and demonstrating treatment efficacy across domains such as sleep, behavior, mood, and cognitive function.

Construct

The AIQ measures the construct of general psychological and functional distress across major life domains. It is not intended to diagnose specific psychiatric disorders but rather to map the severity of specific symptoms or difficulties that contribute to overall maladaptive functioning. The six sections collectively capture a holistic view of the individual’s current state, including somatic complaints, occupational stress, and internal psychological struggles.

Validity

Specific psychometric validation studies, including measures of content, criterion, or construct validity, are not provided in the publicly available source materials. Given its function as a broad screening tool, users should exercise caution and supplement the AIQ findings with established, validated clinical tools when making definitive diagnostic or treatment planning decisions.

Reliability

Information regarding the internal consistency (e.g., Cronbach’s alpha) or test-retest reliability of the Adult Information Questionnaire is not documented in the provided source materials. Further research would be required to establish its consistency across different administrations and populations.

Factor Analysis

No formal factor analysis or structural equation modeling results are available for the Adult Information Questionnaire. The scale utilizes six empirically derived thematic sections (Physical Functions, Work Experience, Behavior, Feelings & Mood, Inner Thoughts & Ideas, and Other Difficulties) which function as subscales, but the underlying factor structure has not been psychometrically confirmed.

Instrument

Test Type: Clinical Screening and Outcome Measurement Tool

Format: Self-report questionnaire consisting of 54 items grouped into six major sections.

Language Available: English (as presented in the source material).

Population Group: Clinical and general adult population seeking assessment or therapy.

Age Group: Adult.

Population Details: Applicable for individuals undergoing psychological or behavioral intervention, particularly those treated by Balanced Choices or associated practitioners.

Test Methodology: Respondents rate the extent to which each item is a problem for them using a 5-point ordinal scale:

• 1=Not a Problem
• 2=Somewhat of a Problem
• 3=A Moderate Problem
• 4=A Serious Problem
• 5=A Severe Problem

Keywords

Psychopathology screening, Functional assessment, Outcome measure, Self-assessment, Clinical intake, Psychological distress, Adult mental health.

Authors

Author ORCID Identifier: Not Specified

Affiliation Email addresses: Not Specified (Associated with Balanced Choices)

Correspondence Address: Balanced Choices, Davidson, NC USA, and Southwest Ireland. Contact via telephone: USA: 704-655-2827; Ireland: 064 6634513.

Permissions & Fee and Test Year

The test year is unknown. The instrument is publicly accessible online via the Balanced Choices website, suggesting it may be used freely for personal or clinical intake purposes. Users interested in commercial or wide-scale research use should contact Balanced Choices directly for explicit permission and fee schedules.

Reference’s

• Balanced Choices. (n.d.). Adult information questionnaire. Retrieved from http://balancedchoices.net/.

Items of the Adult information questionnaire

IMPORTANT: The following scale items must be preserved in their original language and must not be changed in any way.

1=Not a Problem‚ 2=Somewhat of a Problem‚ 3=A Moderate Problem‚ 4=A Serious Problem‚ 5=A Severe Problem

I YOUR PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

1. Sleep Pattern
2. Eating Pattern
3. Bladder Control
4. Bowel Control
5. Seizures or Convulsions
6. Speech (stuttering or stammering)
7. Weight Problems
8. Sexual Functioning
9. Other:

II YOUR EXPERIENCE AT WORK

10. General Performance
11. General Satisfaction
12. Lateness
13. Absenteeism
14. 14 Negative Feelings About Work
15. Relating to Supervisors
16. Relating to Co-Workers
17. Relating to Supervisees
18. Other:

III YOUR BEHAVIOR

19. difficulty with Daily routine
20. Letting Others Take Advantage of You
21. Hyperactivity (can’t sit still)
22. Repeating Certain Acts‚ Again and Again
23. Physically Abusing Others
24. Using Alcohol to Cope with Problems
25. Using Drugs to Cope with Problems
26. Lying
27. Stealing
28. Withdrawal from Others Socially
29. Dependency (relying on others to make your decisions and take care of you)
30. Suspiciousness (questioning other people’s motives)
31. Hostility (feeling angry towards others)
32. Other:

IV YOUR FEELINGS & MOOD

33. Depression (sadness)
34. Euphoria (feeling “high”)
35. Sudden Changes in Mood for No Apparent Reason
36. Anxiety
37. Lack of Energy
38. Feeling Angry
39. Not Liking Self
40. Not Liking Others
41. Other:

V YOUR INNER THOUGHTS & IDEAS

42. Thoughts About Hurting Yourself
43. ha‎ving Unwanted Thoughts Again and Again
44. Worrying About Your Health
45. Believing You are Inferior to Others
46. Believing You are Better than Others
47. Seeing Things without Apparent Cause
48. Hearing Things without Apparent Cause
49. Experiencing Confusion
50. Memory
51. Other:

VI YOUR OTHER DIFFICULTIES

(Please feel free to add any items not previously noted)

PRE _________ POST ___________