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 5 factors/subscales: Vandalism, Theft, Violence, Drug Use, Other Delinquent Behavior.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Vandalism | 1,2,3,7 | 4 |
| Theft | 4,5,6,11,18,24,29,31,32,33,36 | 11 |
| Violence | 10,12,14,19,20,21,25,26,27,28 | 10 |
| Drug Use | 15,23,30,39,40,41,42,43,44,45 | 10 |
| Other Delinquent Behavior | 8,9,13,16,17,22,34,35,37,38 | 10 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Never, number = Number of times in the last year.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
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.