Psychometric Evaluation of a Korean Version of the Sexual Risk Behavior Beliefs and Self-Efficacy Scale Among Female College Students: A Secondary Analysis

Abstract

Background and Purpose

Currently, no instrument exists to measure condom use behavior among Korean college students. This study aims to create a cross-cultural adaptation of the English version of the sexual risk behavior beliefs and self-efficacy (SRBBS) instrument into Korean and examine the psychological properties of the translated version.

Methods

Participants included 169 female college students recruited using convenience sampling techniques. Validity and reliability were examined using item and factor analyses and Cronbach’s alpha. Seventeen items were ultimately selected for analysis.

Results

Four factors were extracted through factor analysis, representing 63.80% of the variance. Following two modifications, it showed a good model fit in the KR-SRBBS.

Conclusion

The KR-SRBBS may be suitable for evaluating sexual behavior and self-efficacy among female college students.

Keywords:

• factor analysis
• psychometrics
• self-efficacy
• sexual behavior
• women

Data Sharing Statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the first author on special request.

Acknowledgments

This study was conducted after additional research based on the doctoral thesis of the first author, Jungmin Lee.

Disclosure

The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.

Additional information

Funding

This research was supported by Hallym University Research Fund, 2022 (HRF-202209-003).