The Wiley Handbook of Personality Assessment presents the state-of-the-art in the field of personality assessment, providing a perspective on emerging trends, and placing these in the context of research advances in the associated fields.
Explores emerging trends and perspectives in personality assessment, building on current knowledge and looking ahead to the future landscape of the field
Discusses emerging technologies and how these can be combined with psychological theories in order to enhance the real-world practice of assessing personality
Comprehensive sections address gaps in current knowledge and collate contributions and advances from diverse areas and perspectives
The chapter authors are eminent scholars from across the globe who bring together new research from many different countries and cultures
About the Author
Updesh Kumar is Scientist 'G' and Head of the Mental Health Division at the Defense Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR) for the Indian Government. His publications include Suicidal Behaviour: Assessment of People-at-Risk (2010); Countering Terrorism: Psychosocial Strategies (2012); Understanding Suicide Terrorism: Psychosocial Dynamics (2014); Suicidal Behaviour: Underlying Dynamics (2015); Positive Psychology: Applications in Work, Health and Well-being (2015) and The Routledge International Handbook of Psychosocial Resilience (in press). In 2013, he was awarded the DRDO’s Scientist of the Year Award by the Indian Government.
