AIDS Discussion Strategy Scale – ADSS

Measures the types of interpersonal discussion strategies that individuals use when wanting to discuss AIDS with an intimate partner.

72 Questions

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Instructions

Suppose you wanted to talk to a potential or current sexual partner about AIDS. The following statements concern the types of things you might do if you wanted to discuss the topic of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) with a sexual partner (either a current sexual partner or a future sexual partner). More specifically, we are interested in whether you would use each of the behaviors listed below. Be sure to respond to each and every statement; leave no blanks.

-2 Definitely would not do this

-1 Might not do this

0 Not sure whether I would do this

1 Might do this

2 Would definitely do this

1

My partner and I would compromise about the aspects of the topic of AIDS we’d discuss.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

2

I would try to reason with my partner to influence him/her to discuss AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

3

I would drop hints about wanting to discuss the topic of AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

4

I would simply tell my partner that I wanted to discuss AIDS with him/her.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

5

I would put on a sweet face to induce my partner to discuss AIDS-related issues.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

6

I would try to get my partner to discuss AIDS by doing some fast talking.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

7

I would continually attempt to discuss the issue of AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

8

I would try to discuss AIDS with my partner.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

9

I would explain the reason that it’s important for us to discuss AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

10

I would subtly bring up the topic of AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

11

I would state in a matter-of-fact way that I wanted to talk about AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

12

I would try to look sincere to make the person more willing to talk about AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

13

I would persuade my partner to discuss AIDS by telling some small white lies.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

14

I would try to discuss the topic of AIDS, despite any obstacles from my partner.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

15

I would try to negotiate what AIDS-related topics we’d be willing to discuss.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

16

I would argue in a logical way that it’s important for us to discuss AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

17

I would make suggestions that we discuss AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

18

I would simply ask to discuss AIDS with my partner.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

19

I would try to put my partner in a good mood before trying to talk about AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

20

I would use deception to get my partner to talk about AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

21

I would talk with my partner about AIDS even if s/he didn’t want to.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

22

I would tell my sexual partner that I’d do something special if s/he’d discuss AIDS with me.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

23

I would explain the reason why I want to discuss AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

24

I would try to make my partner think that s/he wanted to talk about AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

25

I would tell my partner it’s in his/her best interest to discuss the issue of AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

26

I would get mad if my partner didn’t want to discuss the topic of AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

27

I would make my partner believe that s/he would be doing me a favor by discussing AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

28

I would try to persuade my partner to discuss AIDS related issues.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

29

I would try to discuss the topic by convincing my partner that it’s really important.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

30

I would make my partner realize that I have a legitimate right to demand we talk about AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

31

I would try to make my partner feel like discussing topics related to AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

32

I would demand to discuss aspects of our relationship that deal with AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

33

I would try to make my partner feel bad or guilty if s/he didn’t discuss AIDS with me.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

34

I would moralize about the topic of AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

35

I would talk my partner into discussing issues dealing with AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

36

I would give my partner a big hug to put her/him in a good mood to discuss AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

37

I would tell my partner that it’s important for us to discuss AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

38

I would con my partner into discussing things about AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

39

I would tell my partner that we couldn’t have sex until we discussed AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

40

I would try to manipulate my partner into a discussion on AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

41

I would keep bugging my partner to discuss the topic of AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

42

I would use flattery to persuade my partner to discuss AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

43

I would tell my partner I want to talk about AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

44

I would pout or threaten to cry if I didn’t get my way in discussing AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

45

I would promise sexual rewards if we first discussed AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

46

I would repeatedly remind my partner that I want to discuss AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

47

I would keep trying to discuss AIDS issues with my partner.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

48

I would become especially affectionate so my partner would agree to discuss AIDS issues.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

49

I would insist that my partner and I discuss AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

50

I would drop subtle hints that I want to talk about AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

51

I would refrain from sexual contact until we discussed AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

52

I would try to use coercion or blackmail to make my partner discuss AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

53

I would try my hardest to make my partner discuss AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

54

I would blow up in anger if s/he would not discuss the issue of AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

55

I would state my need to discuss AIDS with my partner.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

56

I would withhold affection and act cold until s/he discusses the topic of AIDS with me.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

57

I would tell my partner that unless we discussed AIDS, I would never talk with him/her again.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

58

I would get angry and demand that s/he talk about AIDS with me.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

59

I would give up if my partner refused to discuss any AIDS-related issues.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

60

I would appeal to my partner’s love/affection for me as a basis for our discussing AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

61

I would ask my partner if s/he wanted to discuss AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

62

I would argue until my partner agreed to discuss the topic of AIDS with me.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

63

I would refuse to interact further with my partner unless we first discussed AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

64

I would act nice so that my partner could not refuse to discuss AIDS with me.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

65

I would convince my partner that we need to discuss AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

66

I would be especially sweet, charming, and pleasant before bringing up the subject of AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

67

I would tell my partner we are close enough to discuss AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

68

I would loudly voice my desire to discuss the topic of AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

69

I would pretend to be an expert about AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

70

I would plead or beg my partner to talk about the disease AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

71

I would get someone else to help persuade my partner to discuss AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

72

I would tell my partner I have a lot of knowledge about the topic of AIDS.

Definitely would not do this Might not do this Not sure whether I would do this Might do this Would definitely do this

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