Analysis and Use of Data

The Sexual Coercion Scale (SCS) is a tool designed to evaluate experiences and perceptions related to sexual pressure and coercion. The purpose of the scale is to measure the degree to which an individual has experienced or exerted sexual pressure in order to achieve sexual activity or influence the sexual behavior of others.
The SCS includes questions that examine various aspects of sexual coercion:
Strategies and Techniques: The methods used to pressure or coerce someone into sexual activity.
Experiences of Coercion: The individual’s experiences with being pressured by others or applying pressure themselves.
Perceptions and Attitudes: How participants perceive sexual pressure and their attitudes toward it.
The data collected through the SCS can be used to gain a better understanding of the phenomena of sexual pressure and coercion, to identify the social and psychological conditions associated with them, and to develop intervention and support strategies.

Purpose

The purpose of the Sexual Coercion Scale (SCS) is to assess experiences, attitudes, and behaviors related to sexual pressure and coercion. This tool aims to:
Understand the scale and nature of sexual pressure and coercion.
Assess the effects of sexual pressure on individuals’ mental and physical health.
Develop preventive interventions and strategies to address sexual violence and related behaviors.

Scoring

The scoring of the Sexual Coercion Scale (SCS) is usually carried out using a Likert scale. Participants rate the frequency or intensity of their experiences based on the items of the scale, usually from 1 (very rarely) to 5 (very often), or from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The overall score is calculated based on the sum or the average of the individual scores. Higher scores indicate higher levels of sexual pressure or coercion.

References

For the study and understanding of the Sexual Coercion Scale (SCS), you may refer to the following sources:
Koss, M. P., & Gidycz, C. A. (1985). The Sexual Experiences Survey: Reliability and Validity. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 53(3), 422–423.
Presents a review of the Sexual Experiences Survey and its reliability.
Tjaden, P., & Thoennes, N. (2000). Full Report of the Prevalence, Incidence, and Consequences of Violence Against Women: Findings from the National Violence Against Women Survey. National Institute of Justice and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A study including data on sexual violence and its relationship with sexual pressure.
Muehlenhard, C. L., & Kimes, D. D. (1999). The Social Construction of Sexual Coercion: A Review of the Literature. Journal of Sex Research, 36(2), 171–186.
A review of the social and cultural factors contributing to sexual pressure and coercion.
Smith, P. H., & Raley, S. (2013). Understanding Sexual Coercion: Development and Validation of a Comprehensive Measure. Violence Against Women, 19(6), 743–766.
A study examining the development and validation of measures of sexual pressure and coercion.