Likelihood to Sexually Harass Scale (LSH)
Measures a respondent's self-reported proclivity to engage in quid pro quo sexual harassment and exploit social power for sexual access.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Likelihood to Sexually Harass Scale (LSH) was developed by John B. Pryor (1987). It is designed to measure Likelihood to sexually harass. The scale is intended for use with Adult males.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 24 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment, General Action, Subtle/Social Behavior.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment | 2,5,8,11,14,17,20,23 | 8 |
| General Action | 1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22 | 8 |
| Subtle/Social Behavior | 3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24 | 8 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 8 to 40. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Likelihood to Sexually Harass: 8 – 16
- Moderate Likelihood to Sexually Harass: 17 – 28
- High Likelihood to Sexually Harass: 29 – 40
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha > .90.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.