Analysis

The Attitudes Toward Unconventional Sex Scale (ATUSS) aims to evaluate individuals’ views on sexual practices that are not widely accepted or that deviate from traditional patterns of sexual behavior. This may include a variety of activities such as BDSM, polyamory, or other alternative sexual practices.

Purpose

The purpose of the Attitudes Toward Unconventional Sex Scale (ATUSS) is to investigate individuals’ attitudes toward unconventional sexual practices and to identify the social and personal prejudices that may influence the acceptance and understanding of these practices. The tool can be used to develop educational programs and policies that promote sexual tolerance and combat prejudice.

Calibration

The calibration of the Attitudes Toward Unconventional Sex Scale includes:
Internal Consistency: Examination of the reliability of the scale through Cronbach’s alpha, which should be high (e.g., > .70) to ensure the internal consistency of the items.
Validity: Evaluation of the validity of the tool, including convergent and discriminant validity, to ensure that the scale accurately measures attitudes toward unconventional sexual practices.
Different Demographic Groups: Analysis of the scale’s application across various age groups, genders, and cultural backgrounds to ensure its broader applicability.

References

For literature related to the ATUSS, you may refer to the following:
Schaefer, L. C., & Olson, D. H. (1981). Attitudes toward sexuality and family: Development and validation of the Sexual Attitudes Scale. Journal of Sex Research, 17(2), 123–136.
Malamuth, N. M. (1989). The effects of pornography on attitudes toward women and sexual aggression. Journal of Sex Research, 26(4), 507–522.
Harris, M. B. (1997). Sexual attitudes and behaviors: A review of research. Sexuality Research & Social Policy, 2(3), 7–15.
Briere, J., & Jordan, C. E. (2004). Violence against women and sexual aggression: Perspectives on risk and prevention. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 17(5), 389–396.