Peer Sexual Harassment Victimization Scale – PSHVS
Measures the frequency and distress associated with peer sexual harassment victimization among youth.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Peer Sexual Harassment Victimization Scale – PSHVS was developed by Jennifer Petersen and Janet Shibley Hyde (2005). It is designed to measure Peer sexual harassment victimization. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and young adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 15 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Never, 1 = Once, 2 = A Few Times, 3 = Several Times.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 45. Interpretation guidelines:
- Total Frequency Score: 0 – 45
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha = .87.
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.