Sexual Victimization of College Women Scale – SVCW
Measures the prevalence and types of sexual victimization experienced by college women.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Sexual Victimization of College Women Scale – SVCW was developed by Bonnie S. Fisher, Francis T. Cullen, Michael T. Turner, Joanne Belknap (2000). It is designed to measure Sexual Victimization. The scale is intended for use with College women.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 11 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Forced Sexual Penetration, Sexual Contact, Sexual Coercion, Other Sexual Victimization.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Forced Sexual Penetration | 1,2,3,4,5 | 5 |
| Sexual Contact | 6,7 | 2 |
| Sexual Coercion | 8,9,10 | 3 |
| Other Sexual Victimization | 11 | 1 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a dichotomous Yes/No format.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 11. Interpretation guidelines:
- No victimization reported: 0 – 0
- Victimization reported: 1 – 11
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.