Self-Report Delinquency Scale – SRD
Measures the frequency and severity of delinquent behaviors 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. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 45 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Crimes Against Property, Crimes Against Persons, Drug Use, Status Offenses and General Delinquency.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Crimes Against Property | 1,2,3,4,5,6,11,18,29,31,32,33,36 | 13 |
| Crimes Against Persons | 7,10,12,14,19,20,21,25,26,27,28 | 11 |
| Drug Use | 15,23,39,40,41,42,43,44,45 | 9 |
| Status Offenses and General Delinquency | 8,9,13,16,17,22,24,30,34,35,37,38 | 12 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.
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.