fa-compass Sexual Orientation Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (SO-OCS)
14 items · 5 min
14-item self-report measure of sexual orientation-related obsessions and compulsions. Single-factor structure. Melli et al. (2016) Behavior Therapy.
About This Assessment
The Sexual Orientation Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (SO-OCS) is a 14-item self-report measure developed by Melli et al. (2016) to assess obsessions and compulsions related to sexual orientation. It has a single-factor structure with good psychometric properties.
Higher scores indicate more severe SO-OCS symptoms, including persistent doubts about one's sexual orientation, checking behaviors, and reassurance seeking.
Scoring Information
14 items, 5-point Likert (0-4). Total score 0-56. Higher scores indicate more severe SO-OCS symptoms.