Compulsive Sexual Behavior Inventory – CSBI
A 22-item self-report instrument designed to assess the severity of compulsive sexual behavior across control and violence dimensions.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Compulsive Sexual Behavior Inventory – CSBI was developed by Eli Coleman & Rebecca E. Swinburne Romine (2001). It is designed to measure Compulsive sexual behavior. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 22 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Control, Violence.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Control | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 | 13 |
| Violence | 14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22 | 9 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point frequency scale (1 = Never to 5 = Always).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 22 to 110. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low severity: 22 – 44
- Moderate severity: 45 – 76
- High severity: 77 – 110
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Test-retest reliability of r = .86 (English) and r = .93 (Spanish).
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.