| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5036292 | Personality and Individual Differences | 2017 | 9 Pages |
â¢Investigated the construct validity of two measures related to first sexual experience (FCARS and VBS)â¢Utilized the known-groups method by comparing consensual and nonconsensual experiencesâ¢Results suggested using two-factor model of the FCARS.â¢Results supported the validity of both the FCARS and VBS.
Virginity loss is a pivotal life event which can have long-lasting effects on sexual behavior. The purpose of this study was to investigate the construct validity of two measures related to first sexual experience: the First Coital Affective Reaction Scale (FCARS) and the Virginity Beliefs Scale (VBS). Construct validity was investigated using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, convergent and discriminant validity, and the known-groups method. Factor analysis of the FCARS suggested that a two-factor model - in which positive and negative affective reactions are separated - accurately reflects the variance in responses. Overall, the results provide support for the construct validity of the FCARS and VBS; however, a two-factor model of FCARS and removing one item of the VBS may improve the measures' psychometric properties.
