Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Self-Report Tests of Personality01:22

Self-Report Tests of Personality

1.1K
Self-report inventories are objective personality assessments that use multiple-choice items or numbered scales, typically ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). They are often called Likert scales after Rensis Likert. These inventories are widely used due to their ease of administration and cost-effectiveness. One of the most prominent examples is the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), initially developed in the 1940s to assess abnormal personality traits.
1.1K
Reliability and Validity01:29

Reliability and Validity

14.4K
Reliability and validity are two important considerations that must be made with any type of data collection. Reliability refers to the ability to consistently produce a given result. In the context of psychological research, this would mean that any instruments or tools used to collect data do so in consistent, reproducible ways.
14.4K
Wechsler's Contribution to Measures of Intelligence01:23

Wechsler's Contribution to Measures of Intelligence

2.3K
David Wechsler, a psychologist who worked with World War I veterans, developed a significant IQ test in 1939 called the Wechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Scale. This test was innovative because it combined several subtests that measured both verbal and nonverbal skills, reflecting Wechsler's belief that intelligence is a global capacity involving purposeful action, rational thinking, and effective interaction with the environment. This test later evolved into the Wechsler Adult Intelligence...
2.3K
Psychosexual Theory of Development01:14

Psychosexual Theory of Development

3.3K
Sigmund Freud's psychosexual theory of development suggests that early childhood experiences significantly shape personality and behavior. Freud proposed that development is discontinuous, occurring in five distinct stages, each defined by a focus on different erogenous zones. He believed that failure to resolve the conflicts specific to each stage successfully could result in fixation, potentially influencing behavior as adults.
The Five Stages of Psychosexual Development
Freud's psychosexual...
3.3K
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)01:27

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

1.7K
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) serves as the primary classification system for mental health disorders, providing standardized diagnostic criteria for clinicians and researchers. First published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in 1952, the DSM has undergone several revisions to reflect evolving psychiatric understanding. The fifth edition, DSM-5, released in 2013, introduced key updates that expanded diagnostic categories and modified diagnostic...
1.7K
Conduct Disorder01:28

Conduct Disorder

843
Conduct disorder is a complex mental health diagnosis characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates societal norms, the rights of others, or age-appropriate rules. The diagnostic criteria for conduct disorder require the presence of at least three problematic behaviors within the past 12 months, with at least one occurring in the past six months. These behaviors are grouped into four categories: aggression toward people and animals; destruction of property;...
843

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Racial differences in static and dynamic sexual risk assessment instruments: Static-99R and Violence Risk Scale-Sexual Offender.

Psychological assessment·2026
Same author

A meta-analysis of the psychometric properties of the Screening Scale for Pedophilic Interests (SSPI/SSPI-2).

Psychological assessment·2026
Same authorSame journal

Sexual Recidivism Norms by CPORT Score: Developing Absolute and Relative Rate Estimates.

Sexual abuse : a journal of research and treatment·2026
Same author

Empirically-Based Dynamic Risk and Protective Factors for Sexual Offending.

Focus (American Psychiatric Publishing)·2026
Same author

Image-Based Sexual Abuse and Coercive Requests to Youths.

JAMA network open·2026
Same author

Offending Trajectories of Men With Adult-Onset Sexual Offending Histories.

Sexual abuse : a journal of research and treatment·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 28, 2026

Use of a Video Scoring Anchor for Rapid Serial Assessment of Social Communication in Toddlers
09:16

Use of a Video Scoring Anchor for Rapid Serial Assessment of Social Communication in Toddlers

Published on: March 14, 2018

10.9K

The Revised Screening Scale for Pedophilic Interests: Predictive and Concurrent Validity.

Michael C Seto1, Jeffrey C Sandler2, Naomi J Freeman2

  • 11 Royal Ottawa Health Care Group, Brockville, Ontario, Canada.

Sexual Abuse : a Journal of Research and Treatment
|December 19, 2015
PubMed
Summary

The Screening Scale for Pedophilic Interests-2 (SSPI-2) effectively identifies pedophilic interests in sex offenders. It shows strong predictive and concurrent validity, aiding in assessing risk for sexual reoffense.

Keywords:
child molestationcriminal recidivismpedophiliasexual interestssexual offender

More Related Videos

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling
06:04

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Published on: January 17, 2025

1.8K
The Adventures of Fundi Intervention Based on the Cognitive and Emotional Processing in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Patients
05:48

The Adventures of Fundi Intervention Based on the Cognitive and Emotional Processing in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Patients

Published on: June 12, 2020

6.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 28, 2026

Use of a Video Scoring Anchor for Rapid Serial Assessment of Social Communication in Toddlers
09:16

Use of a Video Scoring Anchor for Rapid Serial Assessment of Social Communication in Toddlers

Published on: March 14, 2018

10.9K
Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling
06:04

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Published on: January 17, 2025

1.8K
The Adventures of Fundi Intervention Based on the Cognitive and Emotional Processing in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Patients
05:48

The Adventures of Fundi Intervention Based on the Cognitive and Emotional Processing in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Patients

Published on: June 12, 2020

6.6K

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Assessing pedophilic interests is crucial for managing sex offender populations.
  • Existing screening tools require validation for accuracy and utility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the predictive and concurrent validity of the Screening Scale for Pedophilic Interests (SSPI) and its revision (SSPI-2).
  • To determine the SSPI-2's utility in identifying pedophilic sexual interests among sex offenders.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a sample of 2,416 sex offenders in New York State.
  • Assessed predictive validity against sexual rearrest rates.
  • Examined concurrent validity using clinician ratings of sexual preoccupation, cognitions, and self-regulation.

Main Results:

  • Both SSPI and SSPI-2 scores significantly predicted sexual rearrest.
  • SSPI-2 demonstrated superior discrimination in rearrest prediction within 5 years.
  • Measures showed strong convergent validity with sexual preoccupation and cognitions, and divergent validity from self-regulation issues.

Conclusions:

  • The SSPI-2 is a valid and specific screening tool for assessing pedophilic sexual interests in sex offenders with child victims.
  • SSPI-2 offers improved discrimination for rearrest risk compared to the original SSPI.