Measures for Clinical Practice and Research: A Sourcebook

Joel Fischer, DSW, MSW, Professor of Social Work, University of Hawai'iKevin Corcoran, JD, PhD, MSW, MA, Professor of Social Work (retired), University of AlabamaDavid W. Springer, PhD, MSW, University Distinguished Teaching Professor, University of Texas at Austin

• VOLUME 1 List of Instruments for Couples List of Instruments for Families List of Instruments for Children List of Instruments for Adults (Vol. 2) List of Instruments Cross-Indexed by Problem Area (Vols. 1 and 2) Foreword by Bruce A. Thyer Preface to the Sixth Edition Part 1. Measurement and Practice1. Introduction 2. Basic Principles of Measurement 3. Types of Measurement Tools 4. Advantages and Disadvantages of Rapid Assessment Instruments 5. Selecting Measures for Practice 6. Administering the Instruments Part 2. Instruments for Practice and ResearchIntroduction Instruments for Couples Instruments for Families Instruments for Children References VOLUME 2 List of Instruments for Adults List of Instruments for Couples (Vol. 1) List of Instruments for Families (Vol. 1) List of Instruments for Children (Vol. 1) List of Instruments Cross-Indexed by Problem Area (Vols. 1 and 2) Foreword by Bruce A. ThyerPreface to the Sixth Edition Instruments for Practice and ResearchIntroduction to Volume 2 Instruments for Adults

I vividly remember when the first edition appeared, then a single volume, and how grateful I was that Kevin Corcoran and Joel Fischer had undertaken the immense effort involved in collecting, selecting, and summarizing the rapid assessment instruments contained therein. I was able to throw away the collection of measures my students and I found useful in research and practice. . . . As you use these rapid assessment instruments, invoke blessings from whatever higher power you believe in to be bestowed on Joel Fischer, Kevin Corcoran, and their new co-author, Professor David Springer. I have known all three of these distinguished academics for many years, and I join the numerous readers of past editions of this book who have benefited from having these scales so conveniently at hand in expressing my thanks for their efforts."