Analysis

The Revised Attitudes Toward Sexuality Inventory (RATSI) is a psychometric tool designed to assess individuals’ perceptions and attitudes regarding various aspects of sexuality. The questionnaire includes items that cover different domains, such as sexual freedom, morality, social expectations, and personal beliefs. It is widely used in research and education to understand attitudes toward sexuality in different cultural and social contexts.

Objective

The goals of the scale are:
Assessment of Attitudes toward Sexuality: To measure individuals’ perceptions and attitudes toward sexuality.
Understanding Cultural and Social Influences: To investigate how cultural, social, and religious values influence attitudes toward sexuality.
Support for Educational Programs: To contribute to the development of educational programs that promote understanding and acceptance of sexual diversity.
Promotion of Research in Sexual Psychology: To enhance the understanding of the evolution of attitudes toward sexuality across different population samples.

Scoring

The scale consists of a series of statements that participants are asked to evaluate using a Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The statements cover various aspects of sexual attitudes, and the total scores provide an estimate of participants’ perceptions and attitudes regarding sexuality.

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