Statistical adequacy of the Abel Assessment for Interest in Paraphilias.
A review of the psychometric properties of the Abel Assessment for Interest in Paraphilias (AAIP) is presented. The data supporting the AAIP's history, purpose, data, reliability, validity, and norms are reported, with the conclusion that its use with adults is tenuous at best and its use with adolescents is as yet unsupported. Pragmatic concerns are noted, along with recommendations for further research.
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Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010262:Paraphilic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011581:Psychological Tests / Q000592:standards*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012107:Research Design; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards*