Externalizing Spectrum Inventory - Brief Form.

ESI-BF

What it measures

The externalizing spectrum: a general Externalizing factor plus Callous-Aggression and Substance-Abuse subfactors, across facets such as Empathy (low), Aggression, Excitement Seeking, Impulsivity, Manipulativeness, Theft, Irresponsibility

Length and format

160 (brief form; full ESI = 415). 4-pt Likert (true/false anchored) (self-report questionnaire)

Language versions

Several: SV, DE, etc.

Normative data

Normative data for this instrument is held in our reference library. The per-population breakdown is not published here.

Licence

open with attribution

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Reference

Krueger, R. F., Markon, K. E., Patrick, C. J., Benning, S. D., & Kramer, M. D. (2007). Linking antisocial behavior, substance use, and personality: An integrative quantitative model of the adult externalizing spectrum. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 116(4), 645-666.