Analysis

The Attitudes Toward Masturbation Scale (ATMS) is a tool designed to measure individuals’ attitudes and perceptions regarding masturbation. This tool evaluates both the positive and negative attitudes that a person may hold toward masturbation.

Purpose

The purpose of the Attitudes Toward Masturbation Scale (ATMS) is to assess individuals’ attitudes toward masturbation, providing information that can help in understanding social acceptance and perceptions related to this practice. The tool also seeks to highlight potential biases or misconceptions that may influence individuals’ behavior and attitudes toward masturbation.

Calibration

The calibration of the Attitudes Toward Masturbation Scale includes:
Internal Consistency: Assessment of the reliability of the scale through Cronbach’s alpha, which should generally be high (e.g., > 0.70).
Validity: Examination of the validity of the tool, including convergent and discriminant validity, to ensure that the ATMS accurately measures attitudes toward masturbation.
Different Demographic Groups: Analysis of the application of the scale across various age groups, genders, and cultural backgrounds to ensure its broader applicability.

References

For literature related to the ATMS, you can refer to the following:
Cohen, S. B., & Prusinski, M. (2003). Attitudes toward masturbation: A review of the literature. Journal of Sex Research, 40(4), 380–389.
Schaefer, E. S., & Tinsley, H. E. A. (1994). The Attitudes Toward Masturbation Scale: Development and validation. Journal of Sex Research, 31(3), 189–198.
Kaufman, J. M., & Cohen, P. (2008). Cultural attitudes toward masturbation: A cross-cultural comparison. International Journal of Sexual Health, 20(2), 115–124.
Holland, J. A., & McLachlan, M. (2006). Understanding attitudes towards masturbation: A qualitative approach. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 21(1), 75–84.