Garos Sexual Behavior Inventory – GSBI
Assesses cognitive, affective, and behavioral dimensions of overall sexual adjustment, including sexual obsession, permissiveness, stimulation, and discordance.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Garos Sexual Behavior Inventory – GSBI was developed by Sheila Garos (2009). It is designed to measure Sexual behavior, sexual adjustment, and related intrapsychic conflicts. The scale is intended for use with Adults (clinical, forensic, and general populations).
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 14 items organized into 7 factors/subscales: Discordance, Sexual Obsession, Permissiveness, Sexual Stimulation, Control, Excitement, Insecurity.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Discordance | 1,2 | 2 |
| Sexual Obsession | 3,4 | 2 |
| Permissiveness | 5,6 | 2 |
| Sexual Stimulation | 7,8 | 2 |
| Control | 9,10 | 2 |
| Excitement | 11,12 | 2 |
| Insecurity | 13,14 | 2 |
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.
Total scores range from 0 to 100. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low (T-Score): 0 – 39
- Average (T-Score): 40 – 59
- High (T-Score): 60 – 69
- Very High (T-Score): 70 – 100
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Alpha coefficients range from .66 to .85 across subscales.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 25 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.