Analysis

The CGFS consists of a series of statements that examine fetishistic behaviors and interests. Participants are asked to evaluate the extent to which they agree or disagree with each statement using a Likert scale, usually ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The statements may include:
Interest in clothing of the other gender: How often and how strongly the individual shows interest in clothing traditionally associated with the opposite gender.
Arousal from objects of the other gender: The level of sexual or emotional arousal triggered by objects or accessories of the other gender.
Behavioral expression: The frequency with which the individual expresses these fetishistic tendencies through their behavior.

Objective

The objective of the CGFS is to better understand fetishistic behaviors related to cross-gender interests, providing a basis for clinical assessment and intervention. The scale can help mental health professionals identify the nature and intensity of fetishistic interests and provide appropriate counseling or treatment.

Scoring

Scoring of the CGFS is carried out by recording participants’ responses to the various statements. Higher total scores indicate more intense or frequent fetishistic tendencies related to the other gender, while lower scores may suggest little or no interest in such behaviors.

References

The literature related to fetishism and cross-gender behaviors includes studies that examine the psychological and social effects of these behaviors:
Blanchard, R., & Freund, K. (1983). Erotic target location errors in male gender dysphorics, paedophiles, and fetishists. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 12(4), 371–379.
Lawrence, A. A. (2006). Clinical and theoretical parallels between desire for limb amputation and gender identity disorder. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 35(3), 263–278.
Moser, C., & Kleinplatz, P. J. (2005). DSM-IV-TR and the paraphilias: An argument for removal. Journal of Psychology & Human Sexuality, 17(3–4), 91–109.