Self-Report Delinquency Scale – SRD
Measures the frequency of self-reported delinquent behaviors and substance use in adolescents over the past year.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Self-Report Delinquency Scale – SRD was developed by Delbert S. Elliott, David Huizinga, & Suzanne S. Ageton (1985). It is designed to measure Adolescent delinquency and substance use. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 45 items organized into 5 factors/subscales: Property Damage, Theft, Violence and Aggression, Status Offenses, Drug Use and Vice.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Property Damage | 1,2,3 | 3 |
| Theft | 4,5,6,11,18,24,29,31,32,33,36 | 11 |
| Violence and Aggression | 7,10,12,14,19,20,21,25,26,27,28 | 11 |
| Status Offenses | 8,9,16,17,22,30,34,35,37,38 | 10 |
| Drug Use and Vice | 13,15,23,39,40,41,42,43,44,45 | 10 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Never, 1+ = Number of times in the last year.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Varies by subscale.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.