While measuring a variable of abstract nature like personality trait, is it necessary to request permission to use measurement instruments developed by some other authors. Though we properly acknowledge and cite the source from which we took the measuring instrument and properly mention that we adapted the measuring instrument from prior research done by Author(Year) etc.
Dear Khalid Hussain ,
to my opinion as far as you reference the prior research adequately, as you mentioned above, you should be able to use the 'measurement instrument'.
The 'measurement instrument' may be patented elsewhere by the authors elsewhere, but also in this case you are allowed to use it as far as you do not use it in a commercialized manner in the appropriate country.
I agree with the previous respondent, once the instrument is published and in the 'public domain', and assuming no 'intellectual property' is claimed (as e.g a patent) then you are at liberty to use it, especially if you cite the origin of the instrument.
Using an instrument variable is just like using a theory or any other idea to build your own idea or project. Citing the original author(s) is sufficient.
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