Attitudes Toward Sexuality Scale (ATSS)

Q: How many questions does the Attitudes Toward Sexuality Scale (ATSS) have?

The Attitudes Toward Sexuality Scale (ATSS) contains 13 items and takes approximately 3 minutes to complete.

Q: How is the Attitudes Toward Sexuality Scale (ATSS) scored?

Scores range from 13 to 65. Interpretation levels: Greater Conservatism (13-38), Greater Permissiveness (39-65).

Q: Is the Attitudes Toward Sexuality Scale (ATSS) free?

Yes, this assessment is completely free. You will receive your results immediately after completion, with an optional AI-powered personalized interpretation.

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Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The Attitudes Toward Sexuality Scale (ATSS) was developed by Terri D. Fisher & Richard G. Hall (1988). It is designed to measure Sexual Attitudes. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents (ages 12-20) and adults.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 13 items.

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Somewhat Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Somewhat Agree, 5 = Strongly Agree.

The scale includes 7 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.

Scoring

Items are summed to produce a total score.

Total scores range from 13 to 65. Interpretation guidelines:

Greater Conservatism: 13 – 38
Greater Permissiveness: 39 – 65

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha ranged from .65 to .80 for adolescents, .84 for parents; test-retest reliability was .90..

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.