CSBI-13

Overview

The Compulsive Sexual Behavior Inventory (CSBI-13) is a self-report assessment tool designed to measure compulsive sexual behavior tendencies. Developed as a shortened version of the original CSBI, this 13-item inventory has been validated for clinical and research use.

Purpose

The primary purpose of CSBI-13 is to assess difficulties in controlling sexual thoughts and behaviors that may cause distress or impairment in functioning. It helps identify problematic patterns of sexual behavior that may require clinical attention.

Structure

The CSBI-13 consists of 13 items that evaluate various aspects of compulsive sexual behavior, including control over sexual thoughts, frequency of sexual behaviors, and distress caused by these behaviors. Items are rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 ("Never") to 5 ("Very frequently").

Areas of Application

• Clinical Use: Helps clinicians assess and diagnose compulsive sexual behavior disorder
• Research: Used in studies examining prevalence and correlates of compulsive sexual behavior
• Screening: Can identify individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention

Psychometric Properties

The CSBI-13 demonstrates good reliability (α = .84-.91) and validity. It shows strong correlations with other measures of sexual compulsivity and good discriminant validity from general psychopathology measures.

Interpretation

Higher scores indicate greater difficulties with compulsive sexual behavior. A clinical cutoff score of 35 has been suggested to identify problematic sexual behavior.