Our Story
Innovation from the Start
ARISTON Psychometrics began as a pioneer in automated career guidance. Back in 1974, we launched the first psychometric test that used computer technology to record and analyze answers, long before digital testing became the norm. Our system was powered by advanced artificial intelligence, drawing on the Kuder and later the Holland theories of career guidance. Over the years, ARISTON has evolved, integrating the latest psychometric theory and expert systems, with support from the European Union and the Greek Ministry of Development.
Ariston Test remains the only Expert System worldwide for the analysis of personality.
Ariston Test is already used in over 30 countries, with a database of over 1 million cases.
Ariston Test is the only psychometric project with which John Holland, Benoit Mandelbrot and Edsger W. Dijkstra collaborated directly.
Ariston Test is the only psychometric test that utilises the ESCO database of the E.U. with 3,008 professions.
Ariston Test appeared on the E.U. ESCO official site for occupational guidance.
The software became fully EU GDPR compliant (encryption, privacy-confidentiality, accessibility, updatability, etc.).
Standardised a Universal database for dynamic norming and correlations.
Standardised the questionnaire on learning difficulties and styles, brain hemispheres, self-esteem and aptitudes – abilities (pre-school and school levels).
Prof. E. J. Yannakoudakis extended the theory of Holland to incorporate 14 subtypes for each type.
The legendary researcher and theorist behind the Vocational Personality Types, John Lewis Holland (Nov. 2008†), and the founder of Ariston Test, Prof. E. J. Yannakoudakis, worked together on a new framework for occupational guidance.
Started collecting psychometric data from the U.S.A., Africa, Russia and Asia.
Launched the first version of Ariston as a web-based counselling system. Received funding from the Greek Government and European Union program PRAXE.
Developed the first version of the Expert System using data from 25 European countries.
Began research on learning factors and career guidance, collecting personality data from 25 European countries (E.U. Programs: PETRA I & II, LEONARDO, YOUTHSTART, HORIZON).
Ariston was launched on CD as an interactive occupational guidance system. The first version of the Expert System was based on data from 15 European countries and was presented at the 3rd National Conference on Counselling.
Implemented the first truth and lie detection algorithms.
Standardised the Occupational Guidance test using data from Greece.
Standardised the Occupational Guidance test using data from England.
Collected psychometric data, carried out analyses and produced norms for career and human resources management in England.
Ariston was the first psychometric test in the world to be computerised, in 1974, using punched cards.
It began in England as a project based on the Kuder Preference Record C, programmed in FORTRAN I.
Global Recognition
From its roots in England, ARISTON quickly spread across Europe and beyond. Today, our psychometric series is available in 18 languages and trusted by career counselors worldwide. Even John Holland himself praised ARISTON: “Ariston is the best application of my theory I have seen so far.”
What Makes ARISTON Unique
- World-First Technology: ARISTON is the only system globally to expand John Holland’s theory, quantifying 14 subtypes for each of the six Holland personality types.
- Backed by Research: Supported by the EU and national innovation programs, ARISTON’s methodology is recognized for its scientific rigor.
- Proven Reliability: Standardized across all EU countries, ARISTON boasts data from over 1,000,000 individuals worldwide.
- Comprehensive Testing: Our platform features multiple psychometric scales with high reliability and validity, cited in leading scientific journals and conferences.
- Smart Algorithms: Ten specialized algorithms measure the consistency and truthfulness of responses.
- Academic Excellence: Used by universities for postgraduate training and HR development.
The ARISTON Advantage
ARISTON Psychometrics is a globally recognized tool for personality analysis and career guidance. Combining innovation, reliability, and scientific validity, ARISTON stands as one of the most comprehensive psychometric test series in the world.
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Tailored Psychometric Solutions
ARISTON analyzes personality through specialized questionnaires and test batteries, customized for each country, age group, gender, economic sector, and more. Our psychometric series covers:
- Aptitudes
Numerical, Verbal, Mechanical, Diagrammatic, etc. - Skills
Communication, Adaptability, Time Management, Teamwork, etc. - Self-Esteem & Locus of Control
- Career Interests
- Work Motivations & Values
- Work Personality
- Emotional Intelligence
- Multiple Intelligences
- Decision Making
- Learning Styles & Profiles
- Staff Evaluation & Selection
- Sports Personality Analysis
- Spatial Ability
- Bullying Diagnosis
- Logic
- Psychopathological Profile
...and much more!
Trusted & Accredited
- Recognized by the European Union as an advanced career counseling product.
- Approved by the National Counseling Organizations of Greece and Cyprus.
- Used by Ministries of Education and Labor in Cyprus.
- Featured in IBM’s bibliography for research.