AUTHOR=Lee Sujung , Lee Jungmin 

TITLE=Psychometric evaluation of the Korean version of the sexual communication self-efficacy scale among South Korean college students

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Public Health

VOLUME=Volume 13 - 2025

YEAR=2025

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1488982

DOI=10.3389/fpubh.2025.1488982

ISSN=2296-2565

ABSTRACT=IntroductionIn this study, the validity and reliability of the cross-culturally adapted Korean version of the Sexual Communication Self-Efficacy Scale (KR-SCSES) were investigated.MethodsThe participants were 227 college students enrolled for an academic year who had experienced sexual intercourse.ResultsThe confirmatory factor analysis showed an adequate model fit index (χ2 = 283.444, df = 132, p < 0.001, RMSEA = 0.07, CMIN/DF = 2.15, RMR = 0.04, TLI = 0.92, and CFI = 0.93). Furthermore, as a result of reliability verification, the Cronbach's α was 0.91, confirming that the reliability of the Korean version of the tool was very high.ConclusionThis study showed that the KR-SCSES is a valid and reliable tool for evaluating the sexual communication skills and self-efficacy of Korean university students. These results can be used to develop future interventions and awareness education programs related to risky sexual behavior among college students.