The Semi-Structured Clinical Interview for the Assessment of Compulsive Sexual Behavior (SSCI-CSB): Development,...

Area of Science:

• Psychiatry
• Clinical Psychology
• Behavioral Science

Background:

• Compulsive Sexual Behavior (CSB) assessment requires validated clinical interviews.
• Existing CSB interviews lack robust psychometric properties.
• A need exists for a reliable and valid CSB assessment tool.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate the Semi-Structured Clinical Interview for CSB (SSCI-CSB).
• To examine the reliability and validity of the SSCI-CSB in patients with out-of-control sexual behavior.
• To provide a fine-grained assessment for CSB manifestations, symptoms, and clinical course.

Main Methods:

• The SSCI-CSB was administered to 85 patients seeking outpatient treatment for CSB.
• Assessments were conducted at initial screening and after 3 months (n=22).
• Psychometric properties, including internal consistency and test-retest reliability, were analyzed.

Main Results:

• The SSCI-CSB demonstrated excellent internal consistency (α=0.95, ω=0.97).
• High test-retest reliability was observed (r=0.882, Kappa: fair-to-almost-perfect).
• The interview showed better specificity/positive predictive value than sensitivity/negative predictive value.

Conclusions:

• The SSCI-CSB is a potentially appropriate tool for assessing and diagnosing CSB.
• It can be used in clinical settings for patients with out-of-control sexual behaviors.
• The SSCI-CSB offers a comprehensive approach to CSB evaluation.