Delinquent Behavior – High Risk Behavioral Assessment
Measures exposure to, victimization by, and engagement in delinquent behaviors among youth.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Delinquent Behavior – High Risk Behavioral Assessment was developed by Dolan S., Church B. (1989). It is designed to measure Delinquent Behavior. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and youths.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 4 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Witnessing Delinquency, Victimization, Personal Delinquency.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Witnessing Delinquency | 1,4 | 2 |
| Victimization | 2 | 1 |
| Personal Delinquency | 3 | 1 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a dichotomous Yes/No format.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 4. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Risk of Delinquent Behavior: 0 – 1
- High Risk of Delinquent Behavior: 2 – 4
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.