Attitudes Toward Unconventional Sex Scale – ATUSS
Assesses an individual's general disposition and preference to engage in unconventional sexual practices.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Attitudes Toward Unconventional Sex Scale – ATUSS was developed by Carolyn A. Wenner, V. Michelle Russell, James K. McNulty (N/A). It is designed to measure Unconventional sexual preferences. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 5 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 7-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 5 to 35. Interpretation guidelines:
- Total Score (Higher scores indicate more unconventional sexual preferences): 5 – 35
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of α = .70 – .86.
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.