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Dear Participant, First of all thank you for your willingness to participate in our study. We assure you that all information will be held strictly confidential and anonymous. Please answer all questions honestly and carefully, as this is of great importance for the success of our study. You will be presented with a set of statements and asked to indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each. There are no right or wrong answers we are only interested in your personal opinion. Please read each statement carefully and then circle that number from 1 to 7 that you feel best represents your opinion. The points on the scale have the following meaning:
1 = completely disagree 2 = disagree 3 = disagree somewhat 4 = neutral 5 = agree somewhat 6 = agree 7= completely agree
In this example the answer of 5 would indicate that you agree somewhat with the statement but not entirely (for example, because it does not snow everywhere and all the time in winter). Please use the complete range of the scale to express your exact opinion.
1. When it comes to sexual contacts, women expect men to take the lead.
completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
2. Once a man and a woman have started "making out", a woman's misgivings against sex will automatically disappear. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
3. A lot of women strongly complain about sexual infringements for no real reason, just to appear emancipated. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
4. To get custody for their children, women often falsely accuse their ex-husband of a tendency towards sexual violence. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
5. Interpreting harmless gestures as "sexual harassment" is a popular weapon in the battle of the sexes. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
6. It is a biological necessity for men to release sexual pressure from time to time. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
7. After a rape, women nowadays receive ample support. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
8. Nowadays, a large proportion of rapes is partly caused by the depiction of sexuality in the media as this raises the sex drive of potential perpetrators. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
9. If a woman invites a man to her home for a cup of coffee after a night out this means that she wants to have sex. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
10. As long as they dont go too far, suggestive remarks and allusions simply tell a woman that she is attractive. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
11. Any woman who is careless enough to walk through dark alleys at night is partly to be blamed if she is raped. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
12. When a woman starts a relationship with a man, she must be aware that the man will assert his
right to have sex. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
13. Most women prefer to be praised for their looks rather than their intelligence. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
14. Because the fascination caused by sex is disproportionately large, our societys sensitivity to crimes in this area is disproportionate as well. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
15. Women like to play coy. This does not mean that they do not want sex.
completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
16. Many women tend to exaggerate the problem of male violence. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
17. When a man urges his female partner to have sex, this cannot be called rape. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
18. When a single woman invites a single man to her flat she signals that she is not averse to having sex. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
19. When politicians deal with the topic of rape, they do so mainly because this topic is likely to attract the attention of the media. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
20. When defining "marital rape", there is no clear-cut distinction between normal conjugal intercourse and rape. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
21. A mans sexuality functions like a steam boiler when the pressure gets too high, he has to "let off
steam". completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
22. Women often accuse their husbands of marital rape just to retaliate for a failed relationship. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
23. The discussion about sexual harassment on the job has mainly resulted in many a harmless behavior being misinterpreted as harassment. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
24. In dating situations the general expectation is that the woman "hits the brakes" and the man
"pushes ahead". completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
25. Although the victims of armed robbery have to fear for their lives, they receive far less
psychological support than do rape victims. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
26. Alcohol is often the culprit when a man rapes a woman. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
27. Many women tend to misinterpret a well-meant gesture as a "sexual assault". completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
28. Nowadays, the victims of sexual violence receive sufficient help in the form of womens shelters,
therapy offers, and support groups. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
29. Instead of worrying about alleged victims of sexual violence society should rather attend to more
urgent problems, such as environmental destruction. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
30. Nowadays, men who really sexually assault women are punished justly. completely disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 completely agree
Family Background Do you live in the same household as your parents and//or siblings? Yes, parents and siblings Yes, parents only, I have no Yes, siblings only, my parents
No, I live with other relatives No, I live separately from parents, siblings and
siblings Yes, parents only, my siblings are away Yes, mother only
are away Yes, siblings only, my parents have passed away Yes, father only
relatives During your childhood, which parent did you grow up with? Mother Father Both mother and father, with each giving me equal attention I grew up with siblings and/or relatives Which parent did/do you (still) identify most with? Mother Father Both mother and father, with each giving me equal attention I grew up with siblings and/or relatives Does your family attend leisurely/spiritual activities together (e.g. park/mall strolls, movies, church)? ___ Yes ___ No Are you comfortable having casual conversations with family members? ___ Yes ___ No Are you comfortable having casual conversations with family members on sensitive subjects (i.e. politics, religion, sex)? ___ Yes ___ No Does your family practice a relaxed attitude towards sex? ___ Yes ___ No Does your family practice a restrained attitude towards sex? ___ Yes ___ No Does your family portray sex as taboo? ___ Yes ___ No Do your parents allow you to pursue relationships of a romantic nature, whether or not a sexual element is present? ___ Yes ___ No Viewing of Pornographic Materials Do you watch videos or look at other forms of media (i.e. pictures, comics, websites, etc.) with pornographic content? __ Yes __ No How often do you engage in viewing pornographic materials (1 = less frequently, 7 = more frequently)? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Rate your viewing of pornographic materials in terms of regularity (regular = consistent in-between times of viewing). (1 = irregular, 7 = regular) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Which of the following best describes your triggers for viewing pornographic materials? Encircle as many as you deem applicable. Being sad Being on your own Being lonely
Being drunk/hung over Feeling emotionally starved Stress Rows or arguments with
Listed below are descriptions of pornographic material available in todays market. Encircle those which you have availed of and/or seen. Printed material (magazines, tabloids, raunchy calendars, pictures e.g. pinups) Alt porn (depictive of individuals with body modifications) Ethnic pornography (entails actors of distinct ethnicity) Video pornography softcore erotica (no penetration depicted or seen on-cam) Amateur porn (featuring unpaid actors, filmed by less popular indie makers) Orgy porn (featuring individuals performing sexual acts as a group) Photographic porn porn as seen and distributed on photo-sharing sites (usually as .gif images) such as Mainstream video pornography music videos, broadcast videos with erotic content Video pornography hardcore erotica (penetrative sex is depicted on-cam) Fetish porn (BDSM, scat fetish, Japanese schoolgirl fetish, etc.) LGBT porn (featuring members of the lesbian, gay, bi, and transgender community) Live action pornography in actual settings (e.g. strip clubs, bars, seedy theaters)
1.
Rate your present interest in pornographic materials, regardless of whether or not you have already seen any. (1 = low level of interest, 7 = high level of interest) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Listed below are descriptions of pornographic material available in todays market. Encircle those which you are interested in seeing. Penetrative sex Genital Stimulation without Penetration Anal penetration Stimulation of erogenous (sensitive) zones other than genitals (e.g. Nipples) Oral Sex (Cunnilingus, Fellatio) without penetration Sex with pornographic/erotic images in background Genital Stimulation with aid of sex toys (or objects serving similar purpose) Same-sex genital stimulation, with or without aid of sex toys Fetishist sex (foot-fetishism, scat-fetishism) with or without successful
penetration Pedophilia in the form of successful penetrative sex with underage partner, consenting or not
Sexual Experience
1. Have you performed a sexual act to another individual? * ___ Yes ___ No
*If your answer to this item is No, skip to Question #4.
2. Indicate in the blank the age at which you did #1. ______ 3. Listed below are phrases describing theoretical sexual encounters. Encircle those which you
deem applicable to your first sexual experience. Penetrative sex Genital Stimulation without Penetration Anal penetration Stimulation of erogenous (sensitive) zones other than genitals (e.g. Nipples) Bestiality manifested as any sexual act performed on an animal Necrophilia manifested as any sexual act performed on a human corpse Oral Sex (Cunnilingus, Fellatio) without penetration Sex with pornographic/erotic images in background Genital Stimulation with aid of sex toys (or objects serving similar purpose) Same-sex genital stimulation, with or without aid of sex toys Fetishist sex (foot-fetishism, scat-fetishism) with or without successful penetration Pedophilia in the form of successful penetrative sex with underage partner, consenting or not Others (please list in space below)
4. Listed below are phrases describing theoretical sexual encounters. Encircle those which you are currently willing to try, or whichever of the following suit your preferences. Penetrative sex Genital Stimulation without Penetration Anal penetration Stimulation of erogenous (sensitive) zones other than genitals (e.g. Nipples) Bestiality manifested as any Necrophilia manifested as any Oral Sex (Cunnilingus, Fellatio) without penetration Sex with pornographic/erotic images in background Genital Stimulation with aid of sex toys (or objects serving similar purpose) Same-sex genital stimulation, with or without aid of sex toys Fetishist sex (foot-fetishism, scat-fetishism) with or without successful penetration Pedophilia in the form of
Alcoholism
1. Do you drink alcohol? __ Yes __ No 2. The nature of your alcohol intake is as follows (encircle applicable):
Seldom, in small amounts (<2 cups, <2x/week) Seldom, in moderate amounts (<5 cups, <2x/week) Seldom, in large amounts (>5 cups, <2x/week) I abstain from alcohol completely now, but I have drunk alcohol on a few rare instances I can recall in the Average frequency, in small amounts (<2 cups, 3-4x a week) Average frequency, in moderate amounts (<5 cups, 3-4x a week) Average frequency, in large amounts (>5 cups, 3-4x a week) I abstain from alcohol completely now, but I have been an occasional (casual) alcohol drinker in the past. Frequently, in small amounts (<2 cups, >5x a week) Frequently, in moderate amounts (<5 cups, >5x a week) Frequently, in large amounts (>5 cups, >5x a week) I abstain from alcohol completely now, but I have been a frequent alcohol drinker in the past.
3. Have you used alcohol immediately prior to a sexual encounter, or as a factor of influence to
one? __ Yes __ No
4. Have you ever had sex while drunk? __ Yes __ No 5. Have you ever had sex with an individual who is under the influence of alcohol (not
necessarily while drunk)? __ Yes __ No End of survey. Thank you for your participation!