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Attitudes towards Sexual Behaviour: an Ex ploratory Analysis of a Comprehensive Model.
Carlos Velo Higueras1,1, Miguel Ángel Ruiz Díaz2
1Universidad Europea de Valencia. Valencia, Spain. Universidad Europea de Valencia Valencia Spain.
International Journal of Psychological Research
|October 8, 2024
Summary
This study developed and tested a questionnaire for the self-oriented cognitive schemata of sexual behaviour (SO-CSSB) model. The analysis resulted in a 16-component model, offering empirical support for sexual beliefs research.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sexuality Studies
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Existing research on sexual attitudes necessitated a clearer theoretical framework.
- A theoretical model of self-oriented cognitive schemata of sexual behaviour (SO-CSSB) was proposed.
- Quantitative exploration was needed to validate the SO-CSSB model's internal structure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a questionnaire based on the theoretical SO-CSSB review.
- To explore the internal structure and factor adequacy of the SO-CSSB model.
- To provide a quantitative framework for empirically specifying factors of sexual beliefs.
Main Methods:
- An observational, cross-sectional online survey was conducted.
- A questionnaire was developed and evaluated based on SO-CSSB principles.
- Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and reliability analyses were performed on 188 participants.
Main Results:
- Exploratory factor analysis yielded a 16-component model accounting for 67.21% of the variance.
- Item communalities ranged from .49 to .86 after removing items below .49.
- Reliability indexes for the components varied from .46 to .86.
Conclusions:
- A final 16-component model aligned with SO-CSSB principles was established.
- The study achieved its objective of empirically specifying the SO-CSSB model's factors.
- This research advances the development of comprehensive models for understanding sexual beliefs.
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