The Sexual Pressure Scale (SPS) is a valid and reliable measure of gender stereotypical expectations to engage in sexual behavior.
Developed by:
Rachel Jones (Rutgers University)
Measure domains:
Condom Fear
Sex Coercion
Women's Sex Role
Men Expect Sex
Show Trust
Sex Coercion
Women's Sex Role
Men Expect Sex
Show Trust
Items and subscales:
19 Items
5 Subscales
5 Subscales
Outcomes predicted:
Level of Dyadic Trust, Sexual victimization, HIV sexual risk behavior
Cronbach's alpha:
Range from 0.57 to 0.76
Study population(s):
Urban women ages 18-29 who had either a primary partner or non-primary partner.
Measure validated?:
Y
Link(s) to Validation Study and/or Measure:
Uses in Other Studies:
Jones, R. & Gulick, E. (2009). “Reliability and Validity of the Sexual Pressure Scale for Women-Revised.” Research in Nursing and Health, 32 (1), 71-85. DOI: 10.1002/nur.20297.
Citation of original article
Get citationJones, R. (2006). “Reliability and Validity of the Sexual Pressure Scale.” Research in Nursing and Health, 29 (4), 281–293. DOI: 10.1002/nur.20142