Scale Overview
The Unwanted Childhood Sexual Experiences Questionnaire – UCSEQ was developed by Michael R. Stevenson (1992). It is designed to measure Unwanted childhood sexual experiences. The scale is intended for use with Adults (retrospective).
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 13 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Minimal Contact, Moderate Contact, Maximal Contact.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Minimal Contact |
1,2,3 |
3 |
| Moderate Contact |
4,5,6,7,8 |
5 |
| Maximal Contact |
9,10,11,12,13 |
5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: never = Did not occur, age = Age(s) occurred.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 13. Interpretation guidelines:
- No reported experiences: 0 – 0
- Reported one or more experiences: 1 – 13
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not assessed directly.
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.