Questionnaire of Cognitive Schema Activation in Sexual Context (QCSASC)
Assesses the activation of negative self-schemas (core beliefs) in response to negative sexual events.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Questionnaire of Cognitive Schema Activation in Sexual Context (QCSASC) was developed by Pedro J. Nobre, José Pinto-Gouveia (2009). It is designed to measure Negative self-schemas in sexual contexts. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 28 items organized into 5 factors/subscales: Undesirability/Rejection, Incompetence, Self-Deprecation, Difference/Loneliness, Helpless/Betrayed.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Undesirability/Rejection | 15,17,19,20,24,26,27 | 7 |
| Incompetence | 2,4,8,9,10,11,13 | 7 |
| Self-Deprecation | 16,21,22 | 3 |
| Difference/Loneliness | 5,23,28 | 3 |
| Helpless/Betrayed | 1,6 | 2 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Completely False, 2 = False, 3 = Sometimes True/Sometimes False, 4 = True, 5 = Completely True.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 22 to 110. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Schema Activation: 22 – 51
- Moderate Schema Activation: 52 – 81
- High Schema Activation: 82 – 110
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha: .94 (Total Scale), .59 to .91 (Subscales).
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.