From Assessment to Analysis: Retaining Validity and Reliability in the Transition from SPOT to INSIGHT

Abstract

The transition from the Screening Psychosocial Stressors Objectively Test (SPOT) to the Identifying Needs Strengths and Inner Growth Harmony Tool (INSIGHT) makes a significant shift in purpose from psychological assessment tool to psychological analysis tool. While INSIGHT is a part of the longitudinal study initiated during SPOT development, the core framework and methodologies remain intact. This article explores how modifications in the name, approach, and data collection methods affect the validity and reliability of INSIGHT while retaining SPOT’s foundational constructs. By comparing SPOT and INSIGHT, the article highlights the implications of this evolution for both psychological assessment and analysis.