Analysis

The Attitudes About Sadomasochism Scale (AASS) is a psychometric tool designed to evaluate individuals’ attitudes and perceptions regarding sadomasochism (SM). The scale aims to identify participants’ perceptions of sadomasochism as an erotic and social phenomenon.

Objective

The objective of the Attitudes About Sadomasochism Scale (AASS) is to provide a reliable and objective method for understanding individuals’ attitudes and views toward sadomasochism. It assists in studying the social and psychological factors that influence the acceptance or rejection of this practice and in exploring its relationship with other behaviors and attitudes.

Scoring

The scoring of the Attitudes About Sadomasochism Scale includes:
Internal Consistency: The reliability of the questionnaire is usually assessed through the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, which should be high (e.g., >0.70).
Validity: The validity of the tool is evaluated in various ways, such as convergent and discriminant validity, to ensure that the questionnaire measures the attitudes it was designed to measure.
Adaptation to Demographic Variables: The scale may need to be adapted for different demographic groups, such as age, gender, and cultural background.

References

For literature related to the AASS, you may refer to the following:
Hunt, A., & Sanders, C. (2000). The Sociology of Sex and Sexuality. London: Routledge.
Barker, M. (2005). Butch/femme: New considerations. In Cultural Studies. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Sagarin, B. J., Cutler, B. L., & Lawler, K. A. (2009). The role of BDSM in modern psychology: An empirical examination of attitudes towards sadomasochistic practices. Journal of Sex Research, 46(3), 232–245.
Dworkin, S. L. (1997). The influence of dominant and subordinate relationships on sexual attitudes and behavior. Sex Roles, 37(3–4), 211–227.