Psychometric Test Review of the Abusive Behaviour Inventory (ABI)
This paper examines the Abusive Behaviour Inventory (ABI), which is regarded as an efficient self-report measure with demonstrated high reliability and validity. This examination aims to determine the tool’s effectiveness when screening for victims of domestic violence and present recommendations fo...
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| description | This paper examines the Abusive Behaviour Inventory (ABI), which is regarded as an efficient self-report measure with demonstrated high reliability and validity. This examination aims to determine the tool’s effectiveness when screening for victims of domestic violence and present recommendations for how the device may be improved. Within this critique, the ABI is analysed through a literature review and the exploration of the tool’s development. A detailed overview of the ABI is included, and its reliability and validity are critically reviewed. Findings from the research base of this tool are presented and also discussed. While the ABI is regarded as an efficient self-report measure which has been demonstrated to have both high reliability and validity, after evaluation, implementing a structured professional judgement (SPJ) approach is recommended. This would expand the tool’s utility to include risk and safety assessment. In addition, methods and considerations for including LGBTQ relationships are introduced. Finally, implications for the ABI’s use in informing batterer intervention programs are highlighted. It is concluded that more research is warranted to continue increasing the ABI’s applicability to different intimate relationship archetypes and populations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7289cd15e62c4f8daf7fd195132272c12023-11-18T21:22:18ZengMDPI AGSocial Sciences2076-07602023-07-0112740010.3390/socsci12070400Psychometric Test Review of the Abusive Behaviour Inventory (ABI)Rebecca Heron0Gracie McAndrew1Karen Parsonson2Kevin Browne3College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, University of Houston-Victoria at Katy, Katy, TX 77449, USACollege of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, University of Houston-Victoria, Victoria, TX 77901, USACollege of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, University of Houston-Victoria, Victoria, TX 77901, USACentre for Forensic and Family Psychology, University of Nottingham Medical School, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UKThis paper examines the Abusive Behaviour Inventory (ABI), which is regarded as an efficient self-report measure with demonstrated high reliability and validity. This examination aims to determine the tool’s effectiveness when screening for victims of domestic violence and present recommendations for how the device may be improved. Within this critique, the ABI is analysed through a literature review and the exploration of the tool’s development. A detailed overview of the ABI is included, and its reliability and validity are critically reviewed. Findings from the research base of this tool are presented and also discussed. While the ABI is regarded as an efficient self-report measure which has been demonstrated to have both high reliability and validity, after evaluation, implementing a structured professional judgement (SPJ) approach is recommended. This would expand the tool’s utility to include risk and safety assessment. In addition, methods and considerations for including LGBTQ relationships are introduced. Finally, implications for the ABI’s use in informing batterer intervention programs are highlighted. It is concluded that more research is warranted to continue increasing the ABI’s applicability to different intimate relationship archetypes and populations.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/12/7/400ABIdomestic violenceintimate partner violencevalidityreliability |
| spellingShingle | Rebecca Heron Gracie McAndrew Karen Parsonson Kevin Browne Psychometric Test Review of the Abusive Behaviour Inventory (ABI) Social Sciences ABI domestic violence intimate partner violence validity reliability |
| title | Psychometric Test Review of the Abusive Behaviour Inventory (ABI) |
| title_full | Psychometric Test Review of the Abusive Behaviour Inventory (ABI) |
| title_fullStr | Psychometric Test Review of the Abusive Behaviour Inventory (ABI) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Psychometric Test Review of the Abusive Behaviour Inventory (ABI) |
| title_short | Psychometric Test Review of the Abusive Behaviour Inventory (ABI) |
| title_sort | psychometric test review of the abusive behaviour inventory abi |
| topic | ABI domestic violence intimate partner violence validity reliability |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/12/7/400 |
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