A Five-Item Measure of Socially Desirable Response Set

Hays, Ron D.; Hayashi, Toshi; Stewart, Anita L.

doi:10.1177/001316448904900315

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“…Individual items are summed using a 5-point Likert scale and higher total scores indicate higher levels of socially desirable responses. This scale has demonstrated reliability and validity (Hays, Hayashi, and Stewart, 1989). Cronbach α for the current sample was .63.…”

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confidence: 70%

Accuracy of Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interviewing (ACASI) and Self-Administered Questionnaires for the Assessment of Sexual Behavior

2006

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This study examined the accuracy of two retrospective methods and assessment intervals for recall of sexual behavior and assessed predictors of recall accuracy. Using a 2 [mode: audio-computer assisted self-interview (ACASI) vs. self-administered questionnaire (SAQ)] by 2 (frequency: monthly vs. quarterly) design, young women (N = 102) were randomly assigned to one of four conditions. Participants completed baseline measures, monitored their behavior with a daily diary, and returned monthly (or quarterly) for assessments. A mixed pattern of accuracy between the four assessment methods was identified. Monthly assessments yielded more accurate recall for protected and unprotected vaginal sex but quarterly assessments yielded more accurate recall for unprotected oral sex. Mode differences were not strong, and hypothesized predictors of accuracy tended not to be associated with recall accuracy. Choice of assessment mode and frequency should be based upon the research question(s), population, resources, and context in which data collection will occur.

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confidence: 70%

Accuracy of Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interviewing (ACASI) and Self-Administered Questionnaires for the Assessment of Sexual Behavior

2006

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“…Given the sensitive nature of the questions, a five-item validated social desirability scale was included to evaluate the respondent's tendency of giving socially desirable responses 13) . Participants were asked to determine the extent to which the following statements were true for them: (1) "I am always courteous, even to people who are disagreeable;" (2) "There have been occasions when I took advantage of someone;" (3) "I sometimes try to get even rather than forgive and forget;" (4) "I sometimes feel resentful when I don't get my own way;" and (5) "No matter who I'm talking to, I'm always a good listener."…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Response options included: "definitely true," "mostly true," "don't know," "mostly false," and "definitely false." Since only the most extreme response is considered indicative of socially desirable responding, the 5-point response scale (score range: 0-5) was dichotomized to minimize incorrect classification 13) . Depressive symptoms were assessed using questions from the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) quick depression assessment tool 14) .…”

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Prevalence of Workplace Abuse and Sexual Harassment among Female Faculty and Staff

Marsh

Patel

Gelaye

et al. 2009

Journal of Occupational Health

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To determine the one year prevalence of workplace abuse and sexual harassment and to determine the extent of their associations with symptoms of depression. Methods: A total of 387 female faculty and staff from colleges in Awassa, Ethiopia completed a self-administered questionnaire which collected information about relationships, mood and feelings, thoughts and satisfaction concerning the workplace, and experiences with sexual harassment. Symptoms of depression were evaluated using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Logistic regression procedures were employed to calculate odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results: The 12 mo prevalence of either workplace abuse or sexual harassment was 86.3%; with 39.5% reporting workplace abuse only, 4.1% of them reporting sexual harassment only, and 42.6% reporting experiences of both sexual harassment and workplace abuse. Overall, the mean depression score for this cohort was 3.7 (standard deviation 4.2, range 0-19), and 9.3% of the cohort were identified as having moderate or moderately severe depression. The proportion of participants with depression were statistically significantly elevated in relation to reported experience of workplace abuse and sexual harassment (p=0.001). Compared with women reporting no experience with workplace abuse or sexual harassment, those who reported experiencing both workplace abuse and sexual harassment had an 8.00 fold increased risk of depression (OR=8.00, 95% CI:1.05-60.85). Inferences from this analysis are limited by our relatively small sample size as reflected by the wide 95% CI. Conclusions: Workplace abuse and sexual harassment are highly prevalent, and are positively correlated with symptoms of depression among college female faculty and staff in Awassa, Ethiopia. Future policies should include a combination of education, health, and public policy initiatives that clearly outline the problem and consequences of workplace abuse and sexual harassment in educational settings. (J Occup Health 2009; 51: 314-322)

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“…Hays, Hayashi, & Stewart, 1989). The 5-item SDSR was used in the SESII-W validation study in order to determine to what degree items on the scale were influenced by social desirability.…”

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Validation of the Sexual Excitation/Sexual Inhibition Inventory for Women and Men

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The purpose of the current investigation was to develop a scale that would assess propensity for sexual arousal in response to a broad range of stimuli and sexual situations in both men and women. In Study 1, data from a nonclinical sample of 481 male and female students (graduate and undergraduate) were submitted to exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses in order to develop the Sexual Excitation Sexual Inhibition Scale for Women and Men (SESII-W/M), and gender differences on the subscales were tested. In Study 2, construct validity and test-retest reliability of the SESII-W/M were assessed with a second sample of undergraduate students.The resultant measurement tool was comprised of six subscales: Inhibitory Cognitions, Relationship Importance, Arousability, Partner Characteristics and Behaviors, Setting (Unusual or Unconcealed), and Dyadic Elements of the Sexual Interaction. The measure demonstrated good test-retest reliability and discriminant and convergent validity. The SESII-W/M will likely be a useful measure in investigations in which sexual inhibition and sexual excitation must be assessed identically for men and women.

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A Five-Item Measure of Socially Desirable Response Set

Cited by 443 publications

References 13 publications

Accuracy of Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interviewing (ACASI) and Self-Administered Questionnaires for the Assessment of Sexual Behavior

Accuracy of Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interviewing (ACASI) and Self-Administered Questionnaires for the Assessment of Sexual Behavior

Prevalence of Workplace Abuse and Sexual Harassment among Female Faculty and Staff

Validation of the Sexual Excitation/Sexual Inhibition Inventory for Women and Men

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