JOURNAL ARTICLE

Development and Validation of the Online Sexual Objectification Experiences Scale Among College Women.

  • Published In: Psychology of Women Quarterly, 2024, v. 48, n. 3. P. 443 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cary, Kyla M.; Maas, Megan K.; Bowles, Ryan P. 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the development and validation of the Online Sexual Objectification Experiences Scale (OSOES), a novel instrument designed to measure the frequency of sexual objectification experiences among emerging adult college women within online contexts. The OSOES identifies three factors: Unwanted Sexual Advances, Negative Appearance Commentary, and Indirect Sexual Objectification, capturing both interpersonal objectification and exposure to objectification of others online. Psychometric evaluation with 816 college women demonstrated that the OSOES is reliable and valid, showing meaningful correlations with established measures of offline sexual objectification, self-objectification, body surveillance, and body shame, and providing incremental validity beyond offline measures. The study highlights the importance of assessing online sexual objectification as a distinct and impactful experience for women, with implications for research, clinical practice, and educational interventions addressing women's body image and mental health in digital environments.

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology of Women Quarterly. 2024/09, Vol. 48, Issue 3, p443
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0361-6843
  • DOI:10.1177/03616843241250295
  • Accession Number:179022122
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