Sexual Cognitions Checklist (SCC)

Q: How many questions does the Sexual Cognitions Checklist (SCC) have?

The Sexual Cognitions Checklist (SCC) contains 56 items and takes approximately 14 minutes to complete.

Q: How is the Sexual Cognitions Checklist (SCC) scored?

Scores range from 0 to 60. Interpretation levels: Total Positive (POSCOG) or Negative (NEGCOG) Cognitions Score Range (0-336), Positive (POSDOM) or Negative (NEGDOM) Dominance Subscale Score Range (0-36), Positive (POSSUB) or Negative (NEGSUB) Submission Subscale Score Range (0-60).

Q: Is the Sexual Cognitions Checklist (SCC) 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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Sexual Cognitions Checklist (SCC)

Assesses the frequency of positive and negative sexual cognitions, including themes of sexual dominance and submission.

56 Questions

~14 min

Custom

Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The Sexual Cognitions Checklist (SCC) was developed by Cheryl A. Renaud, Sandra Byers (1999). It is designed to measure Positive and negative sexual cognitions. The scale is intended for use with Adults.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 56 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Sexual Dominance Subscale, Sexual Submission Subscale.

Factor / Subscale	Items	N
Sexual Dominance Subscale	11,22,27,30,39,48	6
Sexual Submission Subscale	5,6,10,19,20,23,26,31,34,47	10

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 0 = I have never had this thought, 1 = I have had this thought only once or twice ever, 2 = I have had this thought a few times a year, 3 = I have had this thought once or twice a month, 4 = I have had this thought once or twice a week, 5 = I have had this thought daily, 6 = I have this thought frequently during the day.

Scoring

Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.

Total scores range from 0 to 336. Interpretation guidelines:

Total Positive (POSCOG) or Negative (NEGCOG) Cognitions Score Range: 0 – 336
Positive (POSDOM) or Negative (NEGDOM) Dominance Subscale Score Range: 0 – 36
Positive (POSSUB) or Negative (NEGSUB) Submission Subscale Score Range: 0 – 60

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of POSCOG alpha = .95; NEGCOG alpha = .95-.96; POSDOM alpha = .71-.76; NEGDOM alpha = .66-.84; POSSUB alpha = .80-.81; NEGSUB alpha = .82.

Administration

The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.

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About You

Please provide the following information before starting the assessment. This data is used for research purposes only and will remain confidential.

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Instructions

Please indicate how often you have had each of the listed sexual thoughts in the past year. For each thought, provide two separate ratings: (1) how often you have had the thought when it was a POSITIVE thought (experienced as acceptable, pleasant, and expected), and (2) how often you have had the thought when it was a NEGATIVE thought (experienced as unacceptable, upsetting, unpleasant, and repugnant). Use the 0-6 frequency scale provided.

0 I have never had this thought

1 I have had this thought only once or twice ever

2 I have had this thought a few times a year

3 I have had this thought once or twice a month

4 I have had this thought once or twice a week

5 I have had this thought daily

6 I have this thought frequently during the day

Making love out of doors in a romantic setting (e.g. field of flowers; beach at night).

I have never had this thought I have had this thought only once or twice ever I have had this thought a few times a year I have had this thought once or twice a month I have had this thought once or twice a week I have had this thought daily I have this thought frequently during the day

Having intercourse with a loved partner.

Having intercourse with someone I know but have not had sex with.

Having sex with an anonymous stranger.

Engaging in a sexual act with someone who has authority over me.

Being pressured into engaging in sex.

Engaging in a sexual act with someone who is "taboo" (family member, religious figure).

Having sex with two other people at the same time.

Participating in an orgy.

Being forced to do something sexually.

Forcing someone to do something sexually.

Engaging in sexual activity contrary to my sexual orientation (e.g. homosexual or heterosexual).

Throwing my arms around and kissing an authority figure.

Lifting my skirt or dropping my pants, thereby indecently exposing myself in public.

Receiving oral sex.

Giving oral sex.

Watching others have sex.

Having sex with an animal or non-human object.

Being overwhelmed by a stranger’s sexual advances.

Being sexually victimized.

Receiving or giving genital stimulation.

Whipping or spanking someone.

Being whipped or spanked.

Taking someone’s clothes off.

Having my clothes taken off.

Engaging in a sexual act which I would not want to do because it violates my religious principles.

Forcing another adult to engage in a sexual act with me.

Making love elsewhere than the bedroom (e.g. kitchen or bathroom).

Being excited by material or clothing (e.g. rubber, leather, underwear).

Hurting a partner.

Being hurt by a partner.

Partner-swapping.

Being aroused by watching someone urinate.

Being tied up.

Masturbating in a public place.

Authority figures (minister, boss) being naked.

People I come in contact with being naked.

Having sex in a public place.

Tying someone up.

Having incestuous sexual relations (sexual relations with a family member).

Exposing myself provocatively.

Wearing clothes of the opposite sex.

Being promiscuous.

Having sex with someone much younger than myself.

Having sex with someone much older than myself.

Being much sought after by the opposite sex.

Being seduced as an "innocent."

Seducing an "innocent."

Being embarrassed by failure of sexual performance.

Having sex with someone of a different race.

Using objects for stimulation (e.g. vibrator, candles).

Being masturbated to orgasm by a partner.

Looking at obscene pictures or films.

Kissing passionately.

While engaging in a sexual act with my partner I have had sexual thoughts of saying something to my partner that I know would upset him/her.

While engaging in a sexual act with my partner I have had sexual thoughts of doing something to my partner that I know would upset him/her.

Answer all questions to submit