The Sexual Compulsivity Scale (SCS) - Sexual Sensation Seeking and Sexual Compulsivity Scale - is a psychometric measure of a high libido, hypersexuality and sexual addiction. It was developed by Seth Kalichman.[1] It consists of statements that must be rated on how much the taker agrees with them.
| Sexual Sensation Seeking and Sexual Compulsivity Scale | |
|---|---|
| Purpose | measure of high libido |
Scores on the SCS have been found to predict a range of health outcomes.[2]
Sexual Sensation Seeking and Sexual Compulsivity Scale edit
| Question/Experiental parameter | 1-Not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-Very much like me |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My sexual appetite has gotten in the way of my relationships. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
| 2. My sexual thoughts and behaviors are causing problems in my life. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
| 3. My desires to have sex have disrupted my daily life. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
| 4. I sometimes fail to meet my commitments and responsibilities because of my sexual behaviors. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
| 5. I sometimes get so horny I could lose control. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
| 6. I find myself thinking about sex while at work. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
| 7. I feel that sexual thoughts and feelings are stronger than I am. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
| 8. I have to struggle to control my sexual thoughts and behavior. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
| 9. I think about sex more than I would like to. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
| 10.It has been difficult for me to find sex partners who desire having sex as much as I want to. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
Related scales[3] edit
- Sexual Compulsivity Scale -
- Dyadic Sexual Communication Scale (DSC)
- Interpersonal Sexual Objectification Scale (ISOS)
- Sexual Relationship Power Scale
- Sexual Satisfaction Scale (SSS)
- Sexual Self-Efficacy Scale-Erectile Functioning (SSES-E)
- The Sexual Relationship Scale (SRS)
- The Sexual Self-Disclosure Scale (SSDS)
- Sexual Self-Efficacy Scale-Erectile Functioning (SSES-E)
References edit
- ^ Seth C. Kalichman; David Rompa (2001). "The Sexual Compulsivity Scale: Further Development and Use With HIV-Positive Persons" (PDF). Journal of Personality Assessment. 76 (3): 379–395. doi:10.1207/S15327752JPA7603_02. PMID 11499453. S2CID 23701672. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-03-24.
- ^ Kimberly R. McBride; Michael Reece; Stephanie A. Sanders (2008). "Using the Sexual Compulsivity Scale to Predict Outcomes of Sexual Behavior in Young Adults". Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity. 15 (8): 97–115. doi:10.1080/10720160802035816. S2CID 144269909.
- ^ C, Kalichman‚ Seth; Development, Rompa‚ David The Sexual Compulsivity Scale: Further; ASSESSMENT‚ 76‚ 379–395, Use With HIV-Positive Persons JOURNAL OF PERSONALITY. "Sexual Compulsivity Scale". Retrieved 2022-02-20.
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- Bankole A. Johnson. "Addiction Medicine: Science and Practice". pg. 668
External links edit
- Online version of the Sexual Compulsivity Scale (dead link, Aug 16, 2015)