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    Sexual Compulsivity Scale

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    Sexual Sensation Seeking and Sexual Compulsivity Scale
    Purposemeasure 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]

    Sexual Sensation Seeking and Sexual Compulsivity Scale
    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]

    1. ^ 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.
    2. ^ 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.
    3. ^ 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.
    • Bankole A. Johnson. "Addiction Medicine: Science and Practice". pg. 668

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