The Measurement of Self-Actualization: A Critical Review of the Personal Orientation Inventory
- 1 June 1975
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Personality Assessment
- Vol. 39 (3) , 215-224
- https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327752jpa3903_1
Abstract
Shostrom's Personal Orientation Inventory (POI) was reviewed in terms of its reliability and validity. The use of the POI in counseling and psychotherapeutic settings was emphasized. Faking and social desirability were also discussed in light of existing evidence. It was concluded that the POI offers great potential for use in counseling contexts but in its present state should be considered a research instrument.Keywords
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