The Sexual Myths Scale (SMS)—Turkey is a 28-item self-reported measure of the degree to which an individual adopts sexual myths that may be informed by religious rules, prejudices, taboos, traditions, and customs. The measure focuses on measurement of the perception of sexuality in Turkey.
Response Options:
I totally agree - 5
I somewhat agree - 4
I am undecided - 3
I disagree - 2
I totally disagree - 1
GEOGRAPHIES TESTED:
POPULATIONS INCLUDED:
Female
Male
AGE RANGE:
Adolescents
Adults
The choice “I totally agree’ refers to the status of having the myth whereas the choice “I totally disagree” refers to the status of not having the myth. Total scores are averaged.
PRIMARY CITATION:
Golbasi, Z., Evcili, F., Eroglu, K., & Bircan, H. (2016). Sexual myths scale (SMS): development, validity and reliability in Turkey. Sexuality and Disability, 34(1), 75-87.
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Total Score: 5.00/8 Points (MEDIUM)
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