Analysis

The AAUW Sexual Harassment Survey (ASHS) is a tool designed to assess the frequency and types of sexual harassment experienced by individuals in various settings, such as educational and workplace environments. This tool is useful for understanding individuals’ experiences with sexual harassment and for developing intervention strategies and anti-harassment policies.

Objective

The objective of the AAUW Sexual Harassment Survey (ASHS) is to record and analyze incidents of sexual harassment in different environments, in order to identify intervention needs and assist in the creation of effective policies and strategies for the prevention and elimination of sexual harassment.

Calibration

The calibration of the Sexual Harassment Survey includes:
Internal Consistency: Assessment of the reliability of the scale through Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, which should typically be high (e.g., >0.70).
Validity: Examination of the validity of the tool, including convergent and discriminant validity, to ensure that the ASHS accurately measures incidents of sexual harassment.
Different Demographic Groups: Analysis of the application of the scale across different age groups, genders, and cultural backgrounds to ensure its broader applicability.

References

For literature related to the ASHS, you can refer to the following:
American Association of University Women (AAUW). (2001). Hostile Hallways: The AAUW Survey on Sexual Harassment in America’s Schools. Washington, DC: AAUW.
Fitzgerald, L. F., Drasgow, F., Hulin, C. L., Gelfand, M. J., & Magley, V. J. (1997). Antecedents and consequences of sexual harassment in organizations: A test of an integrated model. Journal of Applied Psychology, 82(4), 578–589.
Koss, M. P., & Oros, C. J. (1982). Sexual Experiences Survey: A research instrument investigating sexual aggression and victimization. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 50(3), 455–457.
Nadler, A., & Fisher, M. (1980). Sexual harassment of women in the workplace: A study of the prevalence and consequences. Social Problems, 27(4), 352–366.