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Abusive Behavior Inventory

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The Abusive Behavior Inventory is a 30-item measure that assesses frequency of physical and psychological abuse of women, perpetrated by their partners. Items are divided into physical abuse psychological abuse categories, with psychological abuse items further separated into the following sub-categories: emotional abuse, isolation, intimidation, threats, use of male privilege, and economic abuse.

Purpose: Purpose: Evaluation/Assessment
Number of Items: 30
Violence Mode: Emotional/Psychological, Financial/Economic, Other, Physical
Population: Men, Women
Language: English
Mode of Admin: Self-administered
Time Frame: Past 6 months

Additional Details

Country: United States
Adaptations: 25-item shortened version
Relationship Focus: Current or former romantic/dating partner
Setting: Clinical
Scoring Info: Scoring information not available

Reference: Shepard, M. F., & Campbell, J. A. (1992). The Abusive Behavior Inventory: A measure of psychological and physical abuse. Journal of interpersonal violence, 7(3), 291-305.
Link: https://doi.org/10.1177/088626092007003001

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