Author(s):
Friedrich, W.N., Ph.D.
Author Contact:
William N. Friedrich, 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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Email: none
Cost: Free
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Description:
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 Years
Measure Type: Screening
Number of Items: 45
Measure Format: Questionnaire
Time to Complete: 0
Reporter: Self
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
Information Provided:
Areas of concern/risks
Continuous assessment
Raw Scores
