Adolescent Clinical Sexual Behavior Inventory-Parent Report
Overview
Acronym:
ACSBI-P Author Contact:
Friedrich, W.N., Ph.D., ABPP
Citation:
Friedrich, W.N., Lysne, M., Sim, L., & Shamos, S. (2004). Assessing sexual behavior in high-risk adolescents with the Adolescent Clinical Sexual Behavior Inventory. Child Maltreatment, 9(3), 239-250.
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The ACSBI is a screening measure designed for clinical populations to assess sex-related behaviors that might suggest a need for intervention. It assesses sexual risk taking, nonconforming sexual behaviors, sexual interest, and sexual avoidance/discomfort.
The ACSBI is based on the Child Sexual Behavior Inventory (CSBI), a widely used measure of child sexual behavior for children aged 2-10, which is also reviewed in this database.
Although the measure is psychometrically young and in need of some revision, it is an important measure in that risky and unsafe sexual behaviors are important to assess in adolescents, especially those with histories of sexual abuse.
There are two versions of the ACSBI: a parent-report version (ACSBI-P) and an adolescent self-report version (ACSBI-S). Both are reviewed in this database.
Domains Assessed:
Sexual behaviors (child)
Languages:
English (USA)
Age Range:
12-18
Measure Type:
Screening
Number of Items:
45 Measure Format:
Questionnaire
Time to Complete:
0
Reporter:
Parent/Caregiver
Score Time:
0
Education Level:
0
Periodicity:
Reports on behaviors over the past 12 months Response Format:
3-point scale (1=not true, 2=somewhat true, 3=very true)
Materials Needed:
Paper and pencil
Sample Items:
| Domain | Scales | Sample |
| Coping skill | Ventilating feelings | Get angry and yell at people. |
Information Provided:
Areas of concern/risks
Continuous assessment
Raw Scores
Training
Training to Administrator:
Not Available
Training to Interpret:
Not Available
Psychometrics
Norms:
None
Psychometric Norm Notes:
Friedrich et al. (2004) reported on the initial reliability and validity of the measure. Some scales showed questionable internal consistency.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
1. The measure taps the important domain of adolescent sexual behavior. This domain is essential when working with adolescents who have experienced trauma, in particular sexual abuse, and is important for any clinical population of adolescents.
2. The measure is based on a widely used and well-validated measure of child sexual behavior (CSBI).
3. The measure has comparable parent and adolescent versions.
4. As of 6/05, the measure is free.
Cons:
1. The measure is psychometrically immature, and some problems, such as the low reliability of the Fear/Discomfort scale and the fact that not all items load on scales, will need to be resolved.
2. More studies, including studies with diverse populations, are needed before the measure can be adapted.
3. Norms have not yet been developed, which will facilitate interpretation.
Author Comments
Author Comments:
The author provided comments on the review, which were integrated.
Citation for Review:
Chandra Ghosh Ippen, Ph.D.
Editor of Review:
Chandra Ghosh Ippen, Ph.D.
Last Updated:
Tue, 06/28/2005
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