title: Assessing Specific Sexual Behavior: Instrument Development and Validation Techniques.
abstract: Through the use of multi-modal methods, the purpose of this study was to develop and assess measurement properties of an instrument evaluating specific sexual behaviors of college students and the role alcohol intoxication plays in one's intention to participate in these behaviors. A modified version of N. Krause's instrument development process was applied to create a behavior-specific instrument assessing oral, vaginal, and anal sex behaviors. The process included a review by expert scholars in relevant fields, cognitive interviews with the target population using screen-capture program Camtasia, piloting to assess measurement scales, and a formal investigation. The applied instrument development process employed screen capture software and web-based surveying in a cost-effective format suitable for mixed-method measurement development. The development and application of the instrument provides a clearer understanding of the relationship between alcohol use and sexual activity and aids in the development of effective public health interventions and policies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Education & Promotion, East Carolina University, 3203 Carol Belk Building, Greenville, NC 27858.
authors.forename: Monica C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Webb
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Education & Promotion, East Carolina University.
authors.forename: J Don
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Chaney
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Education & Behavior, University of Florida.
authors.forename: W William
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.affiliation: Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science, University of Florida.
authors.forename: Virginia J
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Dodd
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Outcomes and Policy, University of Florida.
authors.forename: I-Chan
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Education & Behavior, University of Florida.
authors.forename: Sadie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sanders
keywords: alcohol use; college students; instrument development; instrument validation; sexual behavior; sexuality