Sexual Compulsivity Scale
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| Sexual Sensation Seeking and Sexual Compulsivity Scale | |
|---|---|
| Purpose | measure of high libido |
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.
Scores on the SCS have been found to predict a range of health outcomes.[2]
Sexual Sensation Seeking and Sexual Compulsivity Scale
[edit | edit source]| Question/Experiental parameter | 1-Not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-Very much like me |
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| 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
[edit | edit source]Source:[3]
- 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
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- Bankole A. Johnson. "Addiction Medicine: Science and Practice". pg. 668
External links
[edit | edit source]- Online version of the Sexual Compulsivity Scale (dead link, Aug 16, 2015)