About Us

Pacific Rim Objective Measurement Society

PROMS encourages Rasch measurement and objective measurement research, application and collaboration throughout the Pacific region. Our mission is to connect researchers, scholars and practitioners in advancing measurement science for the public good.

PROMS is dedicated to fostering collaboration between researchers, educators, practitioners and policymakers across the Pacific region. Through our annual symposiums, workshops, publications and research networks, we aim to build capacity, share knowledge, and advance the theory and application of Rasch and objective measurement for the benefit of individuals, organisations and communities throughout the Pacific and beyond.

At a Glance

11+ Application Areas

20+ Pacific Nations

25+ Years of Service

1000+ Researchers

Principle Aims

The three guiding principles that shape everything PROMS does.

Encourage Rasch Measurement

Encourage the pursuit of Rasch measurement in the Pacific region and its application across Business, Counselling, Economics, Education, Health Care, Language, Measurement, Psychology, Quality Assurance, Statistics and Strategic Planning.

Promote Well-being

Advocate measurement practice that contributes to individual, community and societal well-being and the public good.

Raise Visibility

Raise the visibility and status of Rasch measurement throughout the Pacific region.

How PROMS Achieves Its Aims

PROMS undertakes a range of activities to advance objective measurement across the Pacific region.

Pacific Research Network

A growing network of researchers, scholars and practitioners across the Pacific region collaborating on objective measurement initiatives, joint research projects, and shared knowledge exchange.

Annual Symposium

Our flagship annual symposium bringing together the PROMS community to share cutting-edge research, best practices, and innovations in Rasch and objective measurement from around the Pacific.

Workshops & Training

Hands-on workshops and professional training programmes on Rasch measurement theory, software applications, research design, and practical implementation for researchers and practitioners at all levels.

Research Policy & Practice

Advancing evidence-based measurement policy and practice through publications, position papers, guidelines, and engagement with educational institutions, government agencies and industry partners.

Areas of Application

Rasch measurement applied across diverse disciplines and sectors in the Pacific region.

Business

Application of Rasch measurement in business and management contexts.

Counselling

Rasch applications in counselling and therapeutic measurement.

Economics

Economic measurement and welfare assessment using Rasch models.

Education

Educational assessment, scaling and measurement.

Health Care

Patient-reported outcomes, quality of life and clinical measurement.

Language

Language proficiency and linguistic assessment.

Measurement

Fundamental measurement theory and philosophy.

Psychology

Psychological and psychometric testing applications.

Quality Assurance

Quality assessment, audit and improvement measurement.

Statistics

Statistical methods and applications in Rasch modelling.

Strategic Planning

Strategic assessment and organisational performance measurement.