The current study aims to present the initial development and psychometric validation of the Antisocial and Delinquent Behaviors Scale (ADBS) among youth participants (N=559 youth, M=16.51 years, SD=1.07, range = 14-20 years) from Portugal. The three-factor model composed by the Theft and appropriation, Damage and vandalism, and Serious and violent behaviors subscales obtained the best fit (SBχ2/df=621/272, IFI=.96, CFI=.96, RMSEA=.05[.04,.05]). Reliability was mostly good (ranging from.78 to.94). Construct and criterion-related validities were demonstrated. Males scored significantly higher (p<.001). The findings support the use of the ADBS as a valid and reliable measure.
Antisocial and Delinquent Behaviors Scale: Initial Development and Psychometric Validation
Garofalo, Carlo;
2025
Abstract
The current study aims to present the initial development and psychometric validation of the Antisocial and Delinquent Behaviors Scale (ADBS) among youth participants (N=559 youth, M=16.51 years, SD=1.07, range = 14-20 years) from Portugal. The three-factor model composed by the Theft and appropriation, Damage and vandalism, and Serious and violent behaviors subscales obtained the best fit (SBχ2/df=621/272, IFI=.96, CFI=.96, RMSEA=.05[.04,.05]). Reliability was mostly good (ranging from.78 to.94). Construct and criterion-related validities were demonstrated. Males scored significantly higher (p<.001). The findings support the use of the ADBS as a valid and reliable measure.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
