Cross-Gender Fetishism Scale – CGFS
Measures the erotic arousal value of cross-dressing and related feminine behaviors in males.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Cross-Gender Fetishism Scale – CGFS was developed by Ray Blanchard (1985). It is designed to measure Cross-gender fetishism. The scale is intended for use with Adult males.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 11 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: yes = Yes, no = No, never = Have never put on / done these.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 11. Interpretation guidelines:
- Dichotomous scoring range (higher scores indicate a more extensive history of cross-gender fetishism): 0 – 11
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.95.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.