On 10/29/2025, PAR platforms experienced a service disruption.

This incident was the result of a widespread Microsoft Azure outage that affected numerous software providers. While this disruption was outside of our control, we are actively evaluating additional redundancies to reduce the risk of similar service interruptions in the future. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Sex and Gender in Test Development

Published
Updated
A man smiles while looking away out a window. In the foreground, a graphic image of the PAR white paper Sex and Gender in Test Development is shown to represent the topic

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

Psychology test development