Analysis

The Questionnaire of Cognitive Schema Activation in Sexual Context (QOCSAISC) is a psychometric tool designed to assess the activation of cognitive schemas and perceptions that arise in sexual contexts. The scale examines aspects such as self-perception, expectations, beliefs, and attitudes that influence sexual behavior and emotional responses in sexual situations.

Purpose

The purpose of the scale is:
Assessment of Cognitive Schemas: To measure the activation of cognitive schemas that affect sexual behavior and self-perception in sexual contexts.
Understanding Perceptions and Attitudes: To investigate how perceptions and attitudes shape sexual experiences and psychological reactions.
Support for Therapeutic Interventions: To contribute to the development of therapeutic approaches aimed at changing negative cognitive schemas and enhancing sexual self-confidence.
Promotion of Research in Sexual Psychology: To strengthen the understanding of cognitive processes involved in sexual behavior through research.

Scoring

The scale includes a series of statements and questions that participants evaluate using a Likert scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The statements cover various aspects of cognitive activation in sexual contexts, and the total scores provide an estimate of the influence of cognitive schemas on sexual behavior.

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