# Psychometric evaluation of the Korean version of the sexual communication self-efficacy scale among South Korean college students

## TL;DR

This study validated a Korean version of a scale to measure sexual communication self-efficacy among South Korean college students.

## Contribution

The study provides a culturally adapted and psychometrically validated Korean version of the Sexual Communication Self-Efficacy Scale.

## Key findings

- The KR-SCSES showed good model fit and validity in confirmatory factor analysis.
- The scale demonstrated high reliability with a Cronbach's α of 0.91.
- The tool can be used for interventions to address risky sexual behavior in college students.

## Abstract

In this study, the validity and reliability of the cross-culturally adapted Korean version of the Sexual Communication Self-Efficacy Scale (KR-SCSES) were investigated.

The participants were 227 college students enrolled for an academic year who had experienced sexual intercourse.

The confirmatory factor analysis showed an adequate model fit index (χ2 = 283.444, df = 132, p < 0.001, RMSEA = 0.07, CMIN/DF = 2.15, RMR = 0.04, TLI = 0.92, and CFI = 0.93). Furthermore, as a result of reliability verification, the Cronbach's α was 0.91, confirming that the reliability of the Korean version of the tool was very high.

This study showed that the KR-SCSES is a valid and reliable tool for evaluating the sexual communication skills and self-efficacy of Korean university students. These results can be used to develop future interventions and awareness education programs related to risky sexual behavior among college students.