Validity and Reliability of Normal Sexual Behavior Scale in Iranian Children

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Ph.D. Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

2 MSc of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tehran University of Science and Research, Tehran, Iran

3 Associate Professor, Pediatrician and Neonatal Specialist, Akbar Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

4 Assistant Professor, Pediatric Neurology, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

Abstract

Introduction: The validation of an effective scale in the field of normal sexual behavior in children can create a comprehensive program for educating parents and psychologists to prevent potential problems in this regard. This study aimed to determine the reliability and validity of normal sexual behavior scale in Iranian children.
Method: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study in which the validity and reliability of children sexual behavior index (CSBI) were assessed on 230 Iranian children who had referred to Sheikh's Hospital in Mashhad between October to March 2015. Questionnaire was translated into Persian, and under the control of experts, 15 items that were consistant with Iraninan culture and determinant, selected as appropriate items in assessing normal sexual behavior in children. The method of data collection was fieldwork and using the questionnaire completing by the child's parents.
Results: According to the data, the items of speaking about sexual issues and the extent of questioning about sexual issues and the child's tendency to touch the adults and the child's tendency to kiss the adults had the highest correlation that was above 50%. This study supported the quadratic model, which evaluated the contents of the questionnaire and each factor was named based on the content. The first factor was named as mental busy with sexual issues, the second factor as sexual desire, the third factor as Self-disciplined, and the fourth factor as tendency to spontaneity. Cronbach's alpha for children normal sexual behavior index was 0.77 and Cronbach's alpha for each of the components was calculated between 0.75 and 0.78.
Conclusion: The present study indicated that children normal sexual behavior index has high internal consistency and can be applied as a suitable tool by researches for evaluation of children's sexual health.

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  • Receive Date: 06 October 2018
  • Revise Date: 10 July 2019
  • Accept Date: 20 June 2019

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