The Revised Sexual Experiences Survey Victimization Version (SES-V): Conceptualization, Modifications, Items and...

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Criminology
• Public Health

Background:

• The Sexual Experiences Survey (SES) is a key measure for non-consensual sexual experiences.
• The last revision of the SES was in 2007.
• A multidisciplinary team developed the new victimization version (SES-V).

Purpose of the Study:

• Introduce the 2024 SES-V, a revised measure of sexual exploitation since age 14.
• Detail significant revisions including a freely given permission standard and new exploitation tactics.
• Highlight the SES-V's modular design and inclusivity features.

Main Methods:

• The SES-V adopts a freely given permission standard for defining non-consent.
• New items address tactics like being made to perform or penetrate another person's body.
• The survey is modularized into sections: Non-contact, Technology-facilitated, Illegal, and Verbally pressured sexual exploitation.

Main Results:

• The article details item text, scoring approaches, and demographic considerations for the SES-V.
• Future plans include a scoring algorithm based on invasiveness, pressure, norm violation, and frequency.
• The accompanying special issue includes papers on SES-V feasibility, validity, and psychometric comparison with the 2007 SES-SFV.

Conclusions:

• The 2024 SES-V represents a significant advancement in measuring sexual exploitation.
• Its revisions enhance comprehensiveness, inclusivity, and applicability.
• The accompanying empirical studies demonstrate the SES-V's validity and utility.