Scale Overview
The Survey of Unwanted Sexual Attention in University Residences – Section D (SUSAUR-D) was developed by Kathleen V. Cairns & Julie Wright (1993). It is designed to measure Unwanted sexual attention and harassment. The scale is intended for use with University students living in residence halls.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 11 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Environmental Harassment, Personal Harassment.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Environmental Harassment |
1,2,3,4,5 |
5 |
| Personal Harassment |
6,7,8,9,10,11 |
6 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point frequency scale (1 = Never to 5 = Always).
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
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.