Sexual Relationship Scale – SRS
Measures communal and exchange orientations and approaches within sexual relationships.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Sexual Relationship Scale – SRS was developed by T. G. Hughes & W. E. Snell, Jr. (1990). It is designed to measure Communal and exchange approaches to sexual relations. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 24 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Exchange Approach to Sexual Relations, Communal Approach to Sexual Relations.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange Approach to Sexual Relations | 2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18 | 8 |
| Communal Approach to Sexual Relations | 1,3,4,9,13,15,21,24 | 8 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Not at all characteristic of me, 1 = Slightly characteristic of me, 2 = Somewhat characteristic of me, 3 = Moderately characteristic of me, 4 = Very characteristic of me.
The scale includes 4 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 32. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low orientation: 0 – 10
- Moderate orientation: 11 – 21
- High orientation: 22 – 32
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.