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Compulsive sexual behavior inventory: a preliminary study of reliability and validity
E Coleman1, M Miner, F Ohlerking
1Program in Human Sexuality, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. colem001@tc.umn.edu
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
|July 10, 2001
Summary
This study developed a reliable and valid scale to measure compulsive sexual behavior (CSB). The scale differentiated individuals with CSB and pedophiles from controls, highlighting differences in control, abuse, and violence.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Forensic Psychology
Background:
- Compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) presents a complex clinical challenge.
- Accurate measurement tools are essential for diagnosis and treatment of CSB.
- Existing scales may not adequately differentiate specific populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a new scale for assessing compulsive sexual behavior (CSB).
- To evaluate the scale's reliability and validity across diverse groups, including individuals with nonparaphilic CSB, pedophiles, and controls.
- To identify key factors contributing to CSB.
Main Methods:
- A 28-item scale was developed using factor analysis and varimax rotation.
- Reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alphas.
- Validity was tested via linear discriminant function analysis in three distinct groups.
Main Results:
- The scale identified three factors: control, abuse, and violence, demonstrating good reliability.
- The scale successfully discriminated between individuals with CSB/pedophiles and controls.
- Significant differences were found in control, abuse, and violence subscales across groups, with pedophiles showing lower control and higher abuse scores.
Conclusions:
- The developed scale is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring compulsive sexual behavior (CSB).
- The scale effectively differentiates clinical populations from controls.
- Findings suggest distinct patterns of control, abuse, and violence in different CSB-related groups.